Love's Perfect Match

Elspeth was being real. Arthur wouldn't have believed her if she had told him she wanted to be with him anyway. On the contrary, he would feel better if Elspeth told him the truth. It was annoying that she still liked Callum, but at least she wasn't lying.

Good. He's wavering. He's taken the bait. She told him the truth because she knew Arthur was a paranoid man. He wouldn't believe her if she lied. And he might be on guard, too. That would make saving Callum a hassle. However, now that he believed her, things would be easier.

Smiling, Arthur stroked her cheek, but this time, she didn't dodge. Instead, Elspeth put on a sheepish smile and made sure she didn't look too passionate. Only a hint of affection showed in her eyes.

Arthur loved it, but he didn't pull her into his embrace. He knew taking her by force wouldn't work. If he wanted her to fall for him, he must convince her that he was stronger. That way, she would start to admire him and date him willingly.

Elspeth said calmly, "Then, call your men and ask them about Callum." She was actually panicking inside. If this kept on, Callum might die.

Oh, right. Arthur whipped out his phone and made the call.

Someone picked it up a while later. He was huffing and puffing, perhaps because he was running. "Mr. Winthrop? What is it?"

"Did you capture him?"

The man answered with resignation, "I'd love to, but he's running real fast. And he can run for a long time. We can't catch up."

"You useless bums!" Arthur's face fell. If they can't capture Callum, then I will never get Elspeth.

escape, she would no longer have to deal with Arthur. She put her hand behind her back and twisted her ring.

was about to take action, the man on the other end of the phone gushed, "Got him,

and she retracted her

getting pale. "Why are you worried

you I still like him. Of course, I'm

was the kind of person who would pour her whole heart into a relationship, and that made him want to take her

not? We already have him." The man wagged his

the ground and looked worse for wear, but he composed himself and tried to think of

I say.

leader smiled. "Alright, sure. We'll do as you say. So, where do you want

him to the abandoned warehouse in the

and bellowed in laughter. "C'mon, run. Why aren't you running anymore? Do you have any idea how much I've had to run

me." Callum was at his boiling point. If looks could kill, this man

think you're still the high and mighty Callum

"You filthy pig."

spat his cigarette and kicked Callum again. He held up his knife against Callum's face. "He said not to kill you, but he didn't say I can't hurt you. Say one more word, and I'll ruin your pretty face. Let's see if

"I'll

without

burst into laughter. "Hey, Canine. This guy isn't afraid at all. He even has the guts to ask for your name. Just so you know, not everyone's worthy enough to know Canine's name,