A Beauty With Multiple Masks

The trap has been sprung, and these fools have fallen into it. “Yes, I grew up in the village,” she said with a nod as they had rehearsed. “From where could I have learned medicine? It was a while ago when Vinson brought me to meet Carter that we coincidentally saw Dr. Jankowitsch saving somebody’s life. I thought it was interesting, so I learned a couple of moves from him. I didn’t expect to put it into use one day!”

Henrick appeared satisfied with the explanation as his suspicion toward Arielle decreased visibly.

Russell, on the other hand, was in awe. “If you were able to save my life with just a couple of moves, Dr. Jankowitsch’s skills must be

formidable.”

“Yes, they are,” said Arielle with a smile. “However, the Wilhelms are even better. Mr. Actonward, you actually owe your gratitude to Dr. Jankowitsch and the Wilhelms. Not to me”

Russell nodded, his gaze toward Arielle dipped in admiration as he did not attempt to conceal his disappointment.

I have gone out of my way to attend the funeral just to be able to meet my savior. If I knew that Arielle had learned it from somebody else, wouldn‘t have come here to waste my breath.

Russell cleared his throat. “I’ve overstayed my

he told Henrick. “I must be going.

coming. Let me see you out.” Henrick departed with

he returned, Arielle was pleased to see Henrick smiling again. Though she heaved a sigh of relief, she did not let

how was your Wedding?” Henrick asked,

him her marriage certificate, looking like a young girl deep in love. “Dad, look. This is my

the certificate. He took it and studied it for a long time

here, Vinson?” Henrick turned suddenly

 is going too

 him to be on a first–name basis

 over mean that/ have to share my

a warning look, hinting that he should

was saying