A Beauty With Multiple Masks

“Come whenever you want. This restaurant is yours, anyway.”

Arielle was about to thank him when Vinson raised a hand to stop her. “Save it if you’re going to thank me again. I’ve heard it so many times over the course of this meal that I’m sick of it.”

As he spoke, he stuck his fingers into his ears.

Arielle burst out laughing. “What kind of person does not like receiving thanks?”

As she spoke, her phone, which was on the table, rang

With a glance at the screen, Arielle was informed that Larissa was calling.

She glanced at Vinson before picking up. “What is it?” she asked without hesitation.

Larissa told her everything about the people who had turned up to the wake. “Has she gone crazy?” Arielle asked with a hopeful smile.

“I’m pretty sure she was cross-eyed. I don’t think it was an act, though. It looks like this has i really hit her hard. Be careful, Ms. Arielle.”

from that, did anything peculiar

but I’m

should tell you.”

“Speak.”

heard Mr. Actonward telling your father that you saved his life at the Actonward residence. It should be a good thing, but Mr. Southall looked a bit strange

face fell. “I know,”

asked, noticing the change in her expression. “What happened? You were

her cutlery, “Good news and bad news,” she said in an air of forced calmness.

have the good news first,” Vinson said after considering for

right in the head anymore, though I’m not sure if she is

“It doesn’t sound like good news. What about

to suspect

grim look

raised his eyebrows. “What makes

brewing coffee isn’t particularly difficult, is it? Anybody