Love's Perfect Match

Chapter 311

had an extra prepared just in case, but Arthur didn’t try to take it from her. He was still drinking his tea.Arthur took a whiff of the tea. Hm. Aphrodisiac. “He spiked the tea.”“He spiked the tea?” Elspeth’s face fell. She was focused on the escape plan so much that she didn’t realize Edmund had spiked the drink. If I had played along and drunk that tea because I needed an opening, he would have gotten to me. Terrifying. “Wait. Why are you here anyway?” Sweat was pouring forth from her forehead, and she stared at Arthur.“I told you. I’m here to save you. Nothing more, nothing less.”“As if.” Elspeth didn’t believe that. “We’ve been enemies for a long time, so cut the crap. Don’t give me that ‘turn a new leaf’ sh*t.”He was looking at me in disgust just a few days ago. What’s with the change? He doesn’t even feel evil. “Turn a new leaf? No, I don’t think what I did was wrong.” Arthur sneered.Elspeth snapped out of it. Yep. He’s still the same old guy, but somehow, he feels wrong today. Why is he saving me?“However, you saved my life. I owe you one, so this time, I’m repaying my debt.” Arthur put down the cup of tea, stood up, and approached Elspeth.Elspeth was sure Arthur didn’t mean any malice at the moment, but she was still worried. “How can you even bust me out? The security here is airtight.”“Easy. This place used to be my friend’s estate. I know all the secret passages here. How do you think I got in?”Elspeth froze. “What?” He’s… odd. Full of mysteries. “Who is your friend?”“Can’t tell you just yet.” He still had that small smile on his lips, but it was disappearing.Arthur was still the same man she knew, but he felt different. He used to be a hypocrite. A snake, she would say, but now he felt mysterious. Not even she could figure him out.“Let’s go. If Edmund comes back, none of us can leave.”Elspeth’s heart sank. She stood up and tore off her crown, her hair tumbling down her shoulders. Next, she took off her heavy cape and dress, leaving only the last layer, which was a white shirt, on. That would make escaping easier. “Let’s go.”“I’ll take you to the passage.” Arthur stared into her eyes, and he felt something stir in him. It was a familiar yet strange feeling.They opened the door and looked around. The guards were knocked out, thanks to Arthur. He then took Elspeth by the hand and went toward the eastern corner. There, a boulder stood. Arthur moved it away, revealing a dark tunnel that could only fit one person at a time. “Just keep moving and you’ll see the exit. Continue out and you’ll be fine.”Elspeth nodded, but she had her guard up.“Go in. I’ll seal the tunnel with the boulder.”Arthur looked like he was doing it for Elspeth, but Elspeth thought otherwise. “You sure you’re not trying to lock me in so you can kill me?”Arthur chuckled. “You read too many stories. Killing you does nothing for me. I don’t want you marrying Edmund, nor do I want Emma to marry Callum.” Arthur spoke nonchalantly, but there was love in his voice.Elspeth nodded and entered the tunnel. Soon, she realized Arthur wasn’t lying. Once the hole behind her was sealed, she saw a dim light ahead of her. She followed that light and eventually came to a clearing. Dusk had descended, draping the city in a blanket of darkness. She looked back and only saw a speck in the distance. That was the villa she had escaped from. Elspeth