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.

pinched the tip of her nose and nodded lovingly.

up someone else, there was still

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

to pick the lock. So, Jasmine was understandably stunned

unwilling to blame

little speechless when she heard her spiteful remarks. She did not think Jasmine was so head over heels for

was obviously taken aback when she heard Elspeth questioning her. When she thought about it, it indeed seemed

on the way there, so she could not observe the surrounding environment. She was still clueless as to where she was.

that it was Elspeth who kidnapped her the moment she saw the woman entering the room.

me who brought you here." Callum was busy with something else earlier and had only

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

a loss and stuttered out, "Callum, 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 her and chose a somewhat violent way to express them.

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

at that thought to hide the

also

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

the moment. You should be worried

do anything untoward to me. After