Hiding Behind Her Superficiality novel Chapter 278

Gilbert was almost six feet tall, and his muscles were well-defined. Paired with his dashing eyes, he was truly an attractive man, and he formed a stark contrast to the short men around him.

But now, more importantly, a group of people stood next to him, and they looked like they were looking for trouble.

Elspeth didn’t approach them. She stood at the back of the crowd, silently watching the drama unfold. She wanted to know how Gilbert would deal with those people.

“How many times did I f*cking tell you? Apologize! What are you, deaf?”

Gilbert glanced at him coldly. “How are you worthy of my apology?”

“Hah, am I not worthy? Don’t you know who I am? I’m the owner of this territory. Anyone who offends me will be punished, no exceptions!”

The man was wearing a large gold chain, and his clothes were luxurious and gaudy. He had a dark patch on the right side of his eye, tarnishing his already unremarkable face.

“Wow, that’s amazing.”

Gilbert flicked his wrist. “Come at me, then. Are you guys fighting solo, or is everyone going to attack at the same time?”

“Hmph! You’ll regret this!”

The man spat as he glared viciously at Gilbert. Then, he commanded the people around him in a harsh voice, “Get him! Beat this man to death, or else!”

Fearing the consequences, the lackeys rushed forward with their bare hands.

In just two seconds, Gilbert broke one of the men’s arms with great ease. When the other two heard the crisp cracking noise, they paused in their tracks.

Gilbert pulled out a tissue from his pocket and wiped his hands, then tossed the tissue in disgust onto the man, who now had a dislocated arm.

“Is that all?”

He was fast!

The people around them shared this exact sentiment.

They were watching the fight up front, so they could see better. The people behind them couldn’t even catch what was going on and only heard a wail that reached the skies.

“Who… Who exactly are you?”

The rich man at the front widened his eyes as he staggered backward in fear. Fortunately, the two lackeys behind him reached out and caught him in time.

“Who am I? That’s Mr. Payne for you.”

Elspeth couldn’t bear it any longer. Gilbert was successfully showing off, but she didn’t want him to keep messing around.

As such, she parted the crowd and stood in front of everyone.

This was Gilbert’s first time seeing Elspeth after his return. Seeing her exquisite features and collected aura, Gilbert frowned. The white dress was wasted on her.

Black dresses suited her better, for she was like Venus shining in the night.

Elspeth glanced at the group, then said calmly, “Luna Bar does not welcome troublemakers. Please leave immediately.”

The people looked at Gilbert, who was standing nearby in an upright posture. They grinned while saying mockingly, “You’re getting chased out too!”

Gilbert was unaffected. Instead, Elspeth glared at the person coldly and said, “He is my customer. You’re no match for him.”

To be honest, if Gilbert hadn’t insisted on feigning meekness, she would have exposed Gilbert’s identity right then and there so that everyone would know he was the big bad wolf!

But now, she could only maintain appearances for Gilbert.

“That’s enough, let’s not stoop to his level.”

Gilbert spoke calmly, then turned around and went up the steps to head inside.

The man behind them widened his eyes so much that his eyeballs might fall out at any second. What did he mean by that? Who is stooping to whose level now?!

The man was pissed, but this was Elspeth’s territory, and he knew how cruel Elspeth could be. He couldn’t do anything but run away with his men.

Damn it! I’ll make them pay for this!

Elspeth watched him leave, then held in a laugh as she followed Gilbert up the steps.