A Beauty With Multiple Masks

Arielle watched Cindy bring Shandie upstairs with unsympathetic eyes.

In fact, there was a solemn look in them.It seems like the slap from Cindy is worth it.However, this will be the last time Cindy will be allowed to hit me.

Once Shandie was gone, Henrick walked toward Arielle and said, "Sannie.I remember you used to be called Sannie, right?"

Arielle nodded.

Her nickname had sounded like Shandie’s name, so she did not like it much anymore.

"What about this, Sannie?" Henrick sighed before pursing his lips.

Then, he said, "I’ve spoiled Shandie.It’s partially my fault that she has done such a horrible thing.We should’ve called the cops, but she’s still your younger sister, and we’re a family.Moreover, you’re fine, and she has reaped what she sowed.Let’s forget about this, all right? However, I’ll still punish her and compensate you.Is that okay?"

Arielle balled her hands into fists under the sleeves of her pajamas.

What do you mean by "you’re fine?"

If I was really bitten by the snake, Shandie would have made sure no one knows about it.

By the time the sun rises, my body would have gone cold.

Yet, you’re asking me to pretend as if nothing has happened? You’re only grounding her for a month? At that very moment, Arielle knew what kind of person Henrick was.

As long as it was nothing threatening to him, he would not easily abandon Shandie.

After all, the more daughters he had, the more chances for him to cling to a wealthier family.

Henrick was a man who would do anything to get what he wanted.

Arielle could not wrap her head around why her mother had fallen in love with someone like him.

Arielle was thoroughly disappointed.

It did not matter to her that Henrick was her biological father anymore.

of

smile on her face

decide, so, Dad, I’ll just heed your words.Shandie’s still young, so I won’t blame her for anything.I’ll pretend nothing happened, and I’ll still be

forget about this as well.No one will mention this anymore.I’m sure the two of you will be able to get

Arielle smiled, her dimples emerging on both sides of

would assume that

in relief, feeling glad about the

this daughter of his pretty and

I thought she would

earlier.Tell me what you need, and I’ll do my best to fulfill your

in

the miser was not stingy, for he handed Arielle

you like.Once you’ve spent it all, you can come and ask for more.You shouldn’t live as you used to in the village.You’ve got to act like the daughter of the Southalls.I’ll ask Alfred to bring you to shop

Dad! You’re the best!" Ego stroked, the upset

a tune as he went

room, the sweet smile on her face

stupid, she has Cindy watching out

hand, I have no one.I only

bed, staring at the ceiling

with being alone.Moreover,

very nice to me.And my brother, too.He’s dependent on me.He must miss me a lot

sure they were not involved in the mess, Arielle had to temporarily

corners of her lips curled upward.Right then, her

she picked up the call, she realized it

how are you?" the other person on the line had

Vance.To be honest, I’m back at my old family home in the country.Although

in fluent Ustranasion, as if she

a little embarrassed, the other person continued, "You know I’ve been working on an island project, but the ending part of the project costs a lot, and I’m having issues with the funds.I was wondering if you could lend me some money, or perhaps invest into

in your island project.What about this? How

great.We’d be even better with you joining us.I’ll be needing a billion.Are you all right

problem," came

ending the call, Arielle contacted