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.

with angelic purity,

beauty. Not the kind that was sought after by many men, but a true beauty that made men reflect on whether

six figures. Yet, that confidence plummeted after seeing Arielle’s simplistic beauty. Shandie now felt like a miserable side character while Arielle was the lead of the

Shandie clenched her fists so hard that her claw-like nails nearly

her throat from the front passenger

Shandie broke from her daze and refocused on the

like toys. I’m the real deal with both the body and looks; the kind of

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

this whole apology, and

of child harbors murderous intentions during

a gentle gaze as she held Shandie’s hand. Then she soothed in a honeyed voice, “It’s alright, Shandie. There’s no

down her repulse. She desperately wanted

resisted and

contentedly at his daughters’

family

to the regulations, first-class passengers were given priority to board

Southalls had to wait in line as Henrick had

the flight, Henrick suddenly halted

airport either. Now that it had happened, Shandie batted her lashes

project. Now that Henrick had rudely interrupted, Vinson shot a

Henrick and Shandie threw themselves at him, Vinson’s glare turned murderously cold yet confused at the same time.

this. He was startled that Vinson didn’t recognize

hand,

Vinson not know who I

was simply selective about

waste even a drop of his time or

had noticed Vinson as well

no need

Arielle was letting this golden opportunity slip. Nevertheless, he quickly introduced himself, “I’m Henrick Southall. Surely you remember me, Mr. Nightshire? You attended my daughter’s birthday party a few days