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.

showed none of

smile on her face and

can’t 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 a good

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

smiled, her dimples emerging on both sides of her

would assume that she was

feeling glad about

was this daughter of his pretty and

than I thought she would be.That’s

late.I’m sure you must have been shocked today too.Rest earlier.Tell me what you need, and I’ll do my

in a good

stingy,

other million I’ve given to you earlier.You can spend it on anything 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

the upset from Shandie’s incident dissipated

hummed a tune as he

to her room, the

she has Cindy watching

other hand, I have no one.I only have

fists, Arielle slumped onto the bed, staring at

nothing bad with being alone.Moreover, it’s not that I’m

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

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

she thought about her brother, the corners of her lips curled upward.Right then, her phone

realized it was from a

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

back at my old family home in the country.Although I’ve encountered some minor matters, it’s been

speaking in fluent Ustranasion, as if she was born and

project costs a lot, and I’m having issues with the funds.I was wondering if you could lend

interested in your island project.What about this? How much do you

joining us.I’ll be needing a billion.Are you all right with

came Arielle’s

the call, Arielle contacted her