A Beauty With Multiple Masks

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 I 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 I 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.

In comparison, Cindy had prepared minimalistic clothing for Arielle. She also hadn’t hired anyone to do Arielle’s makeup. Thus, Arielle was completely bare-faced and had her hair up in a simple bun; she looked like an ordinary high school student.

Her presence glowed with angelic purity, almost like a

of true beauty. Not the kind that was sought after by many men, but

that confidence plummeted after seeing Arielle’s simplistic beauty. Shandie now felt like a miserable side character

that her

Cindy cleared her throat from the front

her

what if Arielle is pretty? She’s nothing but a pretty face that men keep around like toys. I’m the real deal

apologize. So now that we’re both here, I just wanted to say I’m sorry. I

that Cindy must have scripted this whole apology,

kind of child harbors murderous intentions during

gaze as she held Shandie’s hand. Then she soothed in a honeyed voice, “It’s alright, Shandie. There’s

down her repulse. She desperately wanted to

and

smiled contentedly at his daughters’ reconciliation from the driver’s

went on their merry way to the airport. When they arrived, Henrick led his family through the check-in process and

first-class passengers were given priority to board the plane

had bought

turn to board the flight, Henrick suddenly halted and looked in the other

hadn’t expected to see Vinson at the airport either. Now that it had happened, Shandie batted her lashes and

Now that

how Henrick and Shandie threw themselves at him, Vinson’s glare turned murderously cold

awkwardly at this. He was startled that

hand,

How can Vinson not know

had an excellent memory. He was simply selective about whom and what he felt was

a drop of his time or mental effort on people whom

noticed Vinson as well but didn’t intend to greet

 just passing by. There’s no need to engage in pointless

this golden opportunity slip. Nevertheless, he quickly introduced himself, “I’m Henrick Southall. Surely you remember me, Mr. Nightshire? You attended