A Beauty With Multiple Masks

Chapter 15

Neither Shandie nor Cindy did anything.

Likewise, Cindy no longer begged Henrick to shorten Shandie’s punishment.

Cindy even took increasingly good care of Arielle, which Henrick approved.

That incident with the venomous snake was explicitly banned.No one was allowed to utter a single word about it.

Hence, the manor’s inhabitants resumed their following days as if nothing happened.

Likewise, Henrick returned to his and Cindy’s bedroom after five days of sleeping in the study.

By the sixth day, Henrick headed out with a bounce in his step; even Cindy had a glowing and cheery expression.

It wasn’t hard to guess what happened the night before.

Things became so amiable that Cindy offered an entire drumstick to Arielle during dinnertime.At this, a delighted smile crept onto Arielle’s face.

She responded in a sweet tone, "Thank you, Aunt Cindy."

"Call me Mom from now on."

Cindy beamed back as she continued, "I’ll look after you as my own child.Just like Shannie.She’s not my biological daughter, but I’ve always cared for her like she is.So, don’t hesitate to ask me if you ever need anything."

Arielle scoffed inwardly.

Not your biological daughter? I don’t believe it one bit.

Shandie is only a couple of months younger than me, which means that Henrick had an affair with Cindy during my mother’s pregnancy.

Henrick obviously won’t allow this scandal to leak.

Cindy must be up to something.Why else would she suddenly suggest that I call her "Mom"? 

Still, she’s got some nerve asking me to call her that.I only have two mothers: my biological mom and my adoptive mother.No one else is worthy of that title.

Skeptical, Arielle looked at Henrick for help.

"Dad.I-it’s too soon.I’m not used to calling her that…"

She flashed a pair of puppy-dog eyes at him.Her eyes rounded and became slightly moist as she put on a pitiful act.

this were an award show, Arielle believed that she would

man could resist Arielle’s puppy dog eyes,

and go at your own pace.There’s no need to

"Thanks, Dad."

saying, "And I’m really sorry,

in Cindy’s

Even so, Cindy was better

be difficult for you.Please don’t apologize.I should be sorry for pressuring you.Don’t worry, dear, take all the time you need to adjust.After all, we’ve got

"Thanks, Aunt Cindy."

"It’s nothing, child."

as if they were

work

will prosper in everything; I’m

so, Cindy parted

I have to tell

of Shandie’s name ruined Henrick’s

to put in a good word for that brat? Considering how grave her actions were, I’ve been more than merciful by grounding her for only a month.So forget it! Don’t bother

a suspicious

of her to blurt

normally good at

to defend Shandie? What exactly is Cindy playing at? At that moment, Cindy’s face scrunched

not pleading on behalf of her, dear.It’s about something else.I’m just not

lifted

still growled at a dangerously low

pulled out a sheet of paper from

received a notice letter today.Remember the Crown Coffee Academy’s competition? Well, Shannie won it.She’s

"What!" Henrick exclaimed.

obviously knew about the

ambassadorship contract with Soir Coffee—the internationally renowned

was overjoyed.He snatched the letter from Cindy and went through its

Vinson would be an honorary guest, greed flitted across

letter with trembling hands whilst his voice

great news.Well, why didn’t you tell me earlier? The award ceremony is

once, Cindy’s shoulders slumped

made.When I told her about the ceremony earlier today, she wasn’t keen on attending.She wanted to stay home and reflect

"That’s absurd!" Henrick protested.

mingle with influential figures! How can she not go? Has she lost

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