A Beauty With Multiple Masks

Several older guests nodded at Russell’s words. “Indeed. That’s very understandable.”

The younger guests, on the other hand, were dubious about it. “How is it that we haven’t heard anything about Ms. Actonward getting married?”

“Mr. Actonward, is this just an excuse to cover up the scandal?”

“That’s right! I’ve also heard that Yvette and Mason are cousins!”

Russell broke into laughter as he explained, “We’re distant relatives with the Moores, and it’s only out of affection that Yvette calls him her cousin. As a father, do you think I’ll let them be together if they were closely related?”

The crowd seemed to have bought into Russell’s explanation. Even those who still harbored suspicions decided to hold their tongues.

After all, this was the Actonwards’ family matter, and it would be more prudent for outsiders to stay out of it.

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Pleased with how everyone seemed to have accepted his clarification, Russell pulled Mason in closer. “From tomorrow onward, Mason will officially become my son-in-law. As such, I’d like to ask you to delete the video recordings you may have taken. If I find anyone circulating the video, I’ll have to go through the legal channels.”

parties cleared their throats awkwardly and proceeded to delete the video from their

to themselves, especially when the relationship

one of Russell’s housekeepers suddenly rushed in with

Actonward! I’ve found everything

the housekeeper, not realizing that

Arielle, however, saw him.

gave her a look of assurance,

knowingly with a faint

show had begun, and Arielle

had time to react to the sudden interruption. “What

bribed the housekeeper, who was now giving it his all to act out the scene. “I’ve found out

the one who bought the black evening gown! She chose it herself before getting one of the shop assistants to send it to the Southalls. I’ve even found that shop assistant, and you

Everyone gasped.

frame Arielle Southall, only to