Chapter 16
Once Cindy left, Henrick‘s gaze darted over to Arielle. “Sannie. Tell me the truth, how did you meet Vinson? Are you two close?”
Henrick wanted to ask this long ago. However, he worried that Arielle would think he was using her as a stepping stone. Hence, he refrained from asking up till now.
At this rate, it seems like she‘s too naive to question my motives.
I may as well cut to the chase and ask whatever / want to know. This silly girl will tell me anyway.
As expected, Arielle answered him without a sliver of hesitation. “I don‘t actually know him that well. I encountered him by chance when my ship sank at sea. He was injured at the time, so I treated his wounds with whatever herbs | could find. It was later when his subordinates came for him that I got rescued and brought back here.”
What he didn‘t know was that Arielle had summarized the story. She omitted the details where they undressed and huddled up for warmth, as well as the truth that she saved Vinson‘s life.
Hearing her story, Henrick felt both disappointed yet pleased.
He was disappointed because he had hoped for some emotional entanglement between Arielle
and Vinson, but there were none.
At the same time, he was buzzing with joy that Arielle had aided the Vinson Nightshire. Because it meant Vinson owed Arielle‘s family a favor for her kindness.
Imagine that. A favor from the Nightshires!That experience alone is worth its weight in gold!
“Wonderful! That‘s great, Sannie! As expected of my daughter!” Henrick chortled.
He stared endearingly at her as if he was looking at the world‘s rarest gem.
Arielle put on an innocent and unknowing expression. She flashed a quick appreciative smile at this compliment, then resumed with her dinner.
The next day had arrived at the speed of light. All four of them departed Jadeborough and headed towards Norham.
For the journey, Arielle and Shandie sat beside one another in the backseat.
Shandie wore the Crown Coffee Academy‘s yellow team uniform. A soft and glamorous makeup was applied on her face, befitting her
aristocratic status.
had prepared minimalistic clothing for Arielle. She
and had her hair up in a simple bun; she looked like an ordinary high school student.
presence glowed with angelic purity, almost
the kind that was sought after by many men, but a true beauty that made men reflect on whether
felt like the brightest star in the sky, knowing that her makeup was worth six figures. Yet, that confidence plummeted after seeing
so hard that her claw–like nails nearly cut into
from
her daze
is pretty? She‘s nothing but a pretty face that men keep
deal with both the body and looks, the kind
both here, I just wanted to say I‘m
Cindy must have scripted this whole apology, and Shandie was merely acting
Childish tantrum?
kind of child harbors murderous intentions during
hand. Then she soothed in a honeyed voice, “It‘s alright,
She desperately wanted to fling Arielle‘s
she resisted and continued to
Henrick smiled contentedly at
from the
When they arrived, Henrick led his family through the check–in process and to the departure halls. Arielle trailed
first–class passengers were given priority
line as Henrick had bought economy–class tickets
turn to board the flight, Henrick suddenly halted
airport either. Now that it had happened, Shandie batted
progress of their recent project. Now that Henrick had rudely interrupted, Vinson shot a glare
turned murderously cold yet confused at the same time. He growled,
He was
clenched her jaw
Vinson not know
was simply selective about whom and what he felt was worthy
a drop of his time or mental effort on
Arielle, she had noticed Vinson as well but didn‘t intend to greet
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