Hiding Behind Her Superficiality by Kyla Olson

Chapter 575 Drugged
On the other hand, Elspeth was perplexed. She wasn’t sure what had happened, so she left her mother’s house first. In addition,
she also decided against calling the police for the time being. If she accidentally offended that person, they might hurt Helia.
When she arrived home, Welson was already there with a few men. He was still wearing his off-white shirt and suit pants but with
a coat draped over his shoulders. The anxious look on his face made him look like he had rushed over. His palm was icy cold,
and when he placed it over hers, she shuddered from the piercing coldness. “What happened to your mom? What on earth is
happening?”
He sounded edgy, and he didn’t seem to be faking it. Therefore, it’s unlikely that he’s the perpetrator. She figured he would’ve
looked awkward if it were all an act. Pursing her lips, she tried to not let her hatred show. “My mom... She might have been
kidnapped.”
Hearing the mention of ‘kidnap,’ he frowned. “Could it be done by an enemy?”
So, who else could have a grudge against me if he didn’t kidnap my mom? Elspeth took a deep breath. “I know who it is. I’ll call
her right now.” Then, she pulled out her phone and keyed the number.
“What do you want?” On the other end of the phone, Jasmine didn’t sound friendly. Her voice was even tinged with rage.
The relationship between the two was consistently antagonistic. How could they possibly converse with tranquility?
“I have no time to bicker with you. Tell me what you’re calling me for, or I’ll hang up.”
Although Elspeth could hear the impatience in Jasmine’s voice, she also detected a hint of anxiety. “Where did you take my
mom, Jasmine?” Her question sounded more like a demand.
Taken aback, Jasmine went silent for a moment before blowing up. “Who knows where your mom is? Why are you asking me
that?!”
“I’m asking you one last time. Where is she?” Based on Jasmine’s response, Elspeth was almost confident it was her. If it isn’t
Jasmine, it is probably written by Old Mr. McGrath.
“Have you gone nuts? I told you it wasn’t me!”
“If you don’t tell me, I’ll find Old Mr. McGrath.”

“Whatever!” Jasmine murmured. After saying that, she hung up the phone.
Since Elspeth put her phone on speaker, everyone could overhear their conversation.
On the other hand, Welson, seated next to her, inquired, “Is it really her? Why does she sound innocent?”
“Jasmine is a terrible liar.” Then, she took a deep breath and decided, “I’m going to look for Old Mr. McGrath.”
Unable to hide the uneasiness in his eyes, he offered, “I’ll come with you!”
“You will be of no help if you come.” Elspeth had reservations about bringing Welson along. She wasn’t sure what might happen
later, and if something did happen, she wouldn’t be able to protect him.
However, he was unfazed by her response, so he stood and announced solemnly, “You’re my daughter. If you save your mom in
such a dangerous place, how am I supposed to feel at ease about letting you go alone? Bring me for extra protection.”
When she heard that, she was taken aback by his self-proclaimed willingness to assume the paternal role. “Sure.”
Half an hour later, Elspeth and Welson arrived at McGrath Residence. The residence’s gate was locked as if they anticipated her
arrival and were intentionally avoiding her. Still, she recalled that Old Mr. McGrath had told her about a hidden passageway the
last time she was there.
After that, she and Welson discussed their plan and decided that he would wait at the entrance while she would sneak into the
secret passage to check on the situation. However, he was apprehensive about allowing her to take risks. Still, he had no choice
but to let her leave after failing to convince her during the argument.
After going one round in McGrath Residence, Elspeth noticed a stone slab at the corner of the wall. The stone slab appeared
relatively new, and its color did not match the surrounding wall. She took a little effort to remove it and saw the secret passage.
Ultimately, she decided to enter after much deliberation.
It was a long walk, and it took her some time before she finally saw a glimmer of light at the end of the passageway. As soon as
she climbed over, she heard an old man’s voice. “Long time no see. You’re finally here.”
As her gaze landed on Old Mr. McGrath, who was not too far away, she asked icily, “Where did you take my mom?”
Haris chuckled without answering Elspeth. Then, he replied, “After making it this far, the only thing you’ve asked is that serious
question?”

Based on his response, I’m convinced he has kidnapped my mom. Suddenly, she shuddered at the memory of the bloodstain on
the ground from earlier. “I don’t want to waste time with you.”
His eyes welled up with compassion as he sighed. “You’re still as disobedient as before.” Following that, he felt a cold light
flashing before his eyes. The next moment, a knife was held against his neck. “Are you trying to kill me out of impulse? Don’t you
want to know where your mom is?”
Haris showed no signs of alarm and instead stared at Elspeth calmly as if he knew she wouldn’t dare to take a step further.
Nevertheless, she tightened her grip on the knife. “Of course, I won’t kill you easily. If you don’t tell me where my mom is, I will
make sure you suffer a miserable death.” Although she rarely killed anyone, if anything happened to Helia, she would not
hesitate to kill him.
Haris’ gaze gradually drifted to the house at the corner. “Alright. I’ll stop teasing you now. The person you want to meet is in that
room.”
After hearing that, Elspeth quickly sheathed her knife and retreated, staring at him coldly. “If you lie to me, I won’t let you go!”
“Why should I lie to you? Tell me, what have I lied to you about?” He smiled and caressed his beard, looking like an innocent
man.
Despite her reservations, she decided to go inside the house and check it out. So, she braced herself in her mind and stepped
inside, where she discovered a wounded and unconscious person lying on a bed nearby. It was Helia!
Seeing the miserable state her mother was in, Elspeth quickly went over. Then, she put her finger to her mother’s nose to feel
her breath. When she detected Helia’s faint breaths, she immediately carried her mother on her back and prepared to leave.
However, as she approached the door, the man outside smiled. “Do you believe you’ll be able to leave easily now that you’re
here?”
As soon as Haris finished his sentence, she suddenly felt sluggish, and her mother also slipped off her back and fell to the
ground.