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.

with Arthur. She put her hand behind her back and

when she was about to take action, the man on the other end of

sank, and she retracted her

pale. "Why are you worried about

you I still like him. Of course,

heart into a relationship, and that made him want

have him." The man wagged his knife before

the ground and looked worse for wear, but he

as I say. You'll still be

as you say. So, where do you want

him to the abandoned warehouse

and bellowed in laughter. "C'mon, run. Why aren't you running anymore? Do you

his boiling point. If

and mighty Callum Winthrop? If it

"You filthy pig."

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 the

sneered. "I'll remember

without

lackey 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