Hiding Behind Her Superficiality novel Chapter 709

The final outcome was revealed. Nyla was barely alive after being salvaged from the water, with most of her vital signs absent. Despite efforts to revive her, she passed away within two hours of being taken to the hospital. A blossoming young girl met her end in the tumultuous waves.

Elspeth knew that this news would deeply affect Slevin. Before leaving, she decided to visit him, both to say goodbye and to remind him not to harbor any thoughts about her. She arrived at Slevin’s villa, a place she had visited countless times before, and stood at the door. The housekeeper recognized her immediately.

“Miss Lynwood, you’ve returned. Mr. Slevin hasn’t been in good spirits these past few days. If it’s okay, could you please comfort him?” The housekeeper’s face was full of plea, for she had taken care of Slevin for many years and surely had some emotional attachment to him.

Elspeth nodded, indicating that she would do her best, then pushed open the door and walked inside. Slevin had confined himself to his room, refusing to come out.

As such, she had no choice but to go upstairs and knock on his door.

Slevin’s room was as tidy as ever, with no signs of the mess and desolation she had imagined. Elspeth cleared her throat and looked at Slevin, who sat motionless on the armchair.

“How have you been recently, Slevin?” she asked.

Slevin’s eyes flickered upon hearing the familiar voice, and he made a slight movement.

“You’ve come. Do you still have the time to visit me? Weren’t you planning to go back to your country?” he asked.

Elspeth was surprised. “How did you know I’m going back to my country?”

Slevin chuckled, but due to his rigid facial expression, it only resulted in a strange contortion of his lips. “I’ve told you, there’s nothing in this world that I don’t know.”

Elspeth paused for a moment, then approached him. “I am indeed going back to my country, and I came today specifically to inform you.”

Slevin tilted his head back and leaned against the armchair. “What’s the matter? Are you afraid I’ll try to stop you from leaving?”

Elspeth snorted in annoyance. “Who knows what you’ll do?”

“I must admit, I do want to keep you by my side.” Slevin flexed his wrist slightly. “After all, a talented woman like you… I wouldn’t want you to become my competitor.”
The final outcome was revealed. Nyla was barely alive after being salvaged from the water, with most of her vital signs absent. Despite efforts to revive her, she passed away within two hours of being taken to the hospital. A blossoming young girl met her end in the tumultuous waves.

These words didn’t surprise Elspeth much. She had long known the reason Slevin was so insistent on keeping her by his side was because he saw value in her business acumen. To be able to grow Azure Corporation on such a large scale in just a few years was a talent not everyone possessed. Slevin never experienced love and care since childhood, and his mother had gone through terrible experiences, so he had no understanding of what love truly meant. All he knew was that if he could have her or keep her by his side, it would maximize his own benefits.

She had experienced true love, while Slevin’s so-called affection was not love at all.

“Well, you don’t have to worry. I will do my best to avoid any intersections with your company,” Elspeth replied.

Slevin sneered. “Well, if that’s the case, you’re quite hurtful with your words.”

“Slevin, I hope you can understand your own heart. Do you genuinely like me, or are you just using me? You’ll know the answer deep down,” Elspeth said calmly.