Love's Perfect Match

"I bet you didn't get to see Haris' expression. He was so angry." Elspeth was almost out of breath from laughter.

"Are you in a better mood now?" Callum's voice softened considerably when he was talking to her.

"Of course, I am." She rose to her feet and stretched. "I didn't do anything today, but not only did I watch a good drama for free, but I also got a victory out of it." It would be nice if every day could be as easy as it was today.

It was as if he had seen through her thoughts that a hint of warmth appeared from within his usually cold and stern gaze. "I'll cover for you whenever you feel like slacking off from now on."

She raised her eyebrows upon hearing that, and her gaze turned playful. "Is this what married life is supposed to be like?" she teased.

"Well, I can make you this happy every day." His sudden confession caught her off guard, and for a moment, she felt the innocent feeling that would only stem from the start of a new romance. Instead, she blushed and chided him coquettishly, "Stop it! We're still outside!"

"It's okay. It's just the two of us here."

Callum had long noticed it—while Elspeth was a confident and fearless woman, she became coy and bashful when it came to matters of love and intimacy. This sense of contrast made her even more attractive to him.

"Didn't Haris say he's going to pick Jasmine up soon? We should get going." She tugged at the corner of his clothes, signaling him to go home early.

Callum couldn't help but feel a hint of regret that he could not tease her any longer, especially when he was treated to the sight of her flushed face… It only fueled his desire to tease her more. However, he did not expect her to be so shy that she could not stand any teasing. Forget it. I'll let her off the hook this time.

the tip of her nose and nodded lovingly. "Let's go home."

to return to the McGrath Residence to pick up someone else, there was still some

her in a dark basement. She honestly did not expect that he would lock Jasmine

trying to pick the lock. So,

Did you kidnap me here?" Jasmine was still unwilling to blame the real culprit, Callum, for kidnapping

speechless when she heard her spiteful remarks. She did not think Jasmine was so

knew nothing of the kidnapping of Elspeth's mother, and Haris promised not to tell Jasmine about the mother. Therefore, Jasmine was obviously taken aback when she heard Elspeth questioning her. When she thought about

Winthrop Residence and was blindfolded on the way there, so she could not observe the

who kidnapped her the moment she saw the

was me who brought you here." Callum was busy with something else

as calm as stagnant water, she suddenly felt a sense of unfamiliarity. Previously, there was still a hint of warmth, though not affection, in Callum's eyes when he looked at her. But now, there was only pure, undisguised loathing.

c-can you tell me why you brought me here?" Even at this point, she was wondering if Callum had finally realized his feelings for

next to him made her thoughts waver. How can this be possible?

head at that thought to hide the disappointment

your grandfather also kidnapped our people."

and asked anxiously. Although she was usually proud and aloof like a little swan, she had a sincere affection for her grandfather. She grew up with him ever since she was young and had the best relationship with him in the whole McGrath Family. Her grandfather also doted on her the most and always strived to give her the best the world had to

at the moment. You should

me. After all, we spent those months together and had feelings for each