Hiding Behind Her Superficiality novel Chapter 525

Chapter 525 Not So Simple

What? Whoa, it seems like Hank is really mad. Elspeth took a deep breath. She stopped talking about Yelena's relationship so she wouldn't feel sad. She said, "I know it's hard to accept it, but I think Hank really loves you, and that love cannot be erased that easily."

Yelena shook her head. "He went on a blind date. Soon it'll be the engagement, and then a wedding."

That was a surprise for Elspeth. She thought something was wrong. Hank's love for her wasn't an act. If it was an act, then he'd be a terrifying man. If his love for her is true, then what caused this breakup?

Noticing Elspeth's worried look, Yelena couldn't hold it in anymore. She cried and threw herself into Elspeth's embrace. "He's dumping me. He took a woman back to his firm, and he was really nice to her. Like how he was nice to me."

A frown furrowed Elspeth's brow, but she could do nothing. She just patted Yelena's back. "Don't cry. We'll deal with this. Calm down…"

Yelena's incessant cries caught the attention of all the reporters. Some of the sharper ones recognized Yelena. They knew she was engaged to Max, but the engagement was eventually canceled. Now she's here at the funeral, and she's crying. She must still love Max. Poor lady.

The reporter quickly took a few shots of the crying Yelena. Elspeth shot him a glance, and the reporter almost tossed his camera away in fear. He quickly ran away with his photos before Elspeth chased after him.

"I'm fine, Elspeth." Yelena finally stopped crying. She took a seat and muttered, "I think he doesn't like me anymore. I'm not going to try and convince him anymore." Besides, he's close to that girl. If I continue to hound him, that'd make me a homewrecker. Being a simp is the lowest I can tolerate. I will not be a homewrecker. That's disgusting.

"He didn't bother with you when you sought him out, did he?"

Reminded of her stupidity, Yelena started to cry again. "Yes."

"He brought another girl back when you were there, correct?"

"Yes."

Elspeth mulled over it for a while, and she thought something was off. "Maybe he did it on purpose."

"Why would he do that?" Yelena sobbed like a hurt kitten.

"So, you'd back off. You've been hounding him, so he wanted you to leave," said Elspeth, but Yelena cried harder. "No, don't cry. I'm not saying he doesn't like you. He just wanted you to leave."

Does that make any difference? Yelena sobbed.

Elspeth held her forehead. "What then? Did something else happen?"

"No… No, wait. I went to Luna alone that night. I met a friend there, someone who shares my values."

"Scum, more like," Elspeth snickered. There are no decent people in bars.

"Fine, I ran into a scum. I had a chat with him and then fell asleep. I think he draped a coat over me before he left. When I woke up, Hank was right beside me. I was surprised, then he took me away from the bar and asked me whom the coat belonged to."

That settles it. He still likes her. Elspeth's confusion lifted a little. "And?"

"I said nothing to him, so he got mad. Then he tried to cheer me up like he used to. And then…" Reminded of Cecelia, the light in Yelena's eyes dimmed. "And then the woman came. Hank then started giving me a cold shoulder."

Elspeth patted Yelena's head happily. "Good, good. You've summarized the whole thing. Don't you get it?"

Yelena shook her head. "I get it. He likes the girl really much, so he gave me a cold shoulder after he saw her."

My God, you really need to level up your comprehension skills. "I mean, he might be chasing you away for some reason."

"He didn't bother with you when you sought him out, did he?"

Yelena looked at Elspeth in disbelief. "What? No way. He would have told me if he had a reason. Why would he hide it from me?"

Elspeth shook her head. "I have no idea either, but I'm sure that things are more than meets the eye. It's not what you think." If Hank wanted her to leave, he could've done so a long time ago. There's no need to leave her hanging. He's not the kind of person to allow her to visit him while he pays no attention to her, unless he's a psychopath.

"What should I do now? Keep seeking him out?"

Elspeth froze. "Are you stupid? He's ignoring you. Don't give him a moment of your time. If he wants you to leave, then leave. Do as he wants you to."

"But…"

"Stand up for yourself. You're not his slave. Distract yourself. Pretend you don't know him at the moment." Elspeth thought this was a good way to deal with the matter, but she also had a personal agenda. Hank tortured my friend for quite a while. I won't let him control her like she's a pet. If he's really pushing Yelena away for a reason, then keeping Yelena away from him will frustrate him. That's what he gets for tormenting my friend.

Yelena always listened to her friend. Sobbing, she nodded. "I know. I won't see him again." I'm not going to be a simp.

"Don't worry. Whatever you lose now, you will gain it back." A smile curled Elspeth's lip. It's time to see Hank.

…

Elspeth made an appointment with Hank that weekend. Hank refused it, but then Elspeth mentioned Cecelia. That forced Hank to see her. He came downstairs and saw Elspeth on the couch sipping some coffee. He asked, "What do you need from me, Mrs. Winthrop?"