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.”

nodded. “Aside from

thing, but I’m not sure if

should tell you.”

“Speak.”

his life at the Actonward residence. It should be a good thing, but Mr. Southall

“I know,” she repeated

in her

bad news,” she said in an air of forced calmness. “Which do you want to

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

in the head anymore, though I’m not sure if she is faking it. After all, acting deranged has been known as an efficient method

like good news. What about the

to suspect

with a grim look on

his eyebrows. “What

is a man full of doubt,” she concluded as she heaved a sigh. “During the barista championship, I was positive that he was beginning to suspect me. But brewing coffee isn’t particularly difficult, is it?