Love's perfect match novel (Elspeth and Callum) novel Chapter 248

Chapter 248

It wasn’t until Callum returned to the shore on a boat with Elspeth in his arms that the crew came to their senses and hurriedly called 911.

On the other hand, tears pooled in Yelena’s eyes as she was riddled with anxiety. “I’m so sorry. This wouldn’t have happened if I hadn’t suggested not interrupting you two.”

The young woman was convinced that it was her self-assertion that led to Elspeth’s state.

At that, she lowered her head in repentance as though she had committed evil.

“Since you know you always do more harm than good, keep your mouth shut the next time.”

Yelena shuddered, and tears began rolling down her cheeks.

Seeing how upset and repentant Yelena was, Max pulled her into his arms. “Callum, she just stopped the crew from going to you guys because she hoped you two could have some alone time. There’s no reason for you to yell at her, is there?”

It was then Callum realized his malice was through the roof, and he tucked away some of his anger while withdrawing his gaze.

“Forget about everything else. What’s up with this?” Blake steered everyone’s attention back to the incident, overwrought with anxiety as he looked at the unconscious Elspeth lying on the ground.

“Someone grabbed Elspeth’s ankle after she jumped into the lake, attempting to drown her.” Malice overcame Callum once again as he related the incident. His heart wrenched painfully at the thought of his beloved panicking and flailing underwater.

“That guy sure is evil.” Blake clenched his fists in anger. “Do we know who it is yet, Callum?”

“Nope, not yet.” Callum shook his head.

Just then, a thought struck Aiden, and he hurriedly said, “That reminds me—Capolis protects its architecture well, so there are many surveillance cameras around. Why don’t we check the footage?”

It was a pretty good plan.

Callum nodded in agreement, then turned to his brother. “Blake, you, Max, and Yelena follow the ambulance to the hospital and look after Elspeth while Eric and I check the surveillance footage. We must get to the bottom of this case.”

Blake nodded in agreement, knowing he wouldn’t be of much help either if he stayed.

With that, Callum followed the director to the monitor room only to be told that the cameras were broken three days ago, so there wasn’t any footage at all.

“This culprit thought it through,” Callum swore as he clenched his fists.

Eric, on the other hand, furrowed his brows. “Why don’t we wait for Elspeth to wake up before we make the next move? Perhaps she saw something.”

“You’re right.” Callum nodded in agreement after falling silent for a moment.

To that, Eric smiled. “If there’s nothing else, why don’t you head to the hospital and see how Elspeth is doing? I have something else to attend to.”

The two men were barely acquainted. As such, Callum just nodded without asking any questions, assuming Eric had work to see to.

Eric, on the other hand, headed to Emma’s mansion after bidding Callum farewell.

Eric, on the other hand, chuckled and sneered. “Stop selling yourself, Walker. Look at what a b*tch you are.”

“I know you like Elspeth,” said Arthur after taking a deep breath, causing Eric to narrow his eyes at once. “So? What are you trying to say?”

“Honestly speaking, we can be pretty good partners, don’t you think? You like Elspeth, I want Winthrop Group’s shares, and Emma wants to be with Callum. The three of us can get along pretty well.”

Come to think of it, he’s not entirely wrong. Eric nodded thoughtfully. “So? What do you propose?”

“I want to use your power to bring Callum down, and I’ll help you break him and Elspeth apart,” Arthur stated. “Once they’ve broken up and Elspeth resents Callum, you can come in and be her solace. Think about it, how can she not fall in love with you when you show up during her most vulnerable state? By then, won’t it be up to you what your relationship with Elspeth will be?”

Arthur’s words were indeed tempting. Eric smirked but didn’t answer directly. Rather, he turned to Emma. “Let me ask you this, then.”

Having suddenly become the center of attention, Emma froze for a split second before tucking her neck. “What?”

“I want to know if you’re responsible for Elspeth’s drowning.”

“This has nothing to do with Emma. I did it,” Arthur interjected just as Emma was about to answer.

“Why harm her?” Aversion surged within Eric as he gazed at Arthur while forcibly suppressing his discomfort.

“The same reason why you’ve come to question Emma.” Arthur smiled nonchalantly. “I’m just sticking up for the person I love. What’s there so impossible to do?”