A Beauty With Multiple Masks

Chapter 19

Immediately, Arielle prepared to lash out. However, her movements came to a screeching halt when she caught sight of the man’s face.

“Mr. Nightshire? Y-you…” She stared at him and blinked in utter disbelief.

Vinson interjected before Arielle could finish speaking. “Why did you pretend not to recognize me?”

Arielle looked at Vinson with a gaze full of puzzlement. On the other hand, Vinson’s stare resembled the look of a ferocious and enraged lion.

Is he angry because I didn’t greet him when I walked past him earlier? Doesn’t that mean he recognized me? Then why did he act like we were strangers in the airport? He even ignored me when we were on the plane!

“You were the one who ignored me first! Besides, how would I dare disturb such a busy man like you?” Arielle replied in bafflement.

What on earth is he thinking? He clearly recognized me. Yet, he pretended like he didn’t. He should have continued the act. Why is he cornering and berating me for doing the same thing?

Arielle tried to push Vinson away to put some distance between them. “No matter what… you should let me go first. People will misunderstand if they see us like this.”

Arielle’s words seemed to go in one ear and out the other. Vinson’s gaze remained fixated intently on hers.

He found that her bright eyes were like pools of clear water. At the same time, her gaze was as deep as the bottomless ocean.

There wasn’t a trace of fear nor flattery present in her brilliant gaze. The only thing Vinson saw was suspicion. She treated him like he was an ordinary person.

An ordinary person… How long has it been since someone treated me this way?

“Are you angry because I couldn’t recognize you at the airport?”

“I did not get angry,” Arielle said and jutted out her bottom lip. Why would I get mad?

Vinson fell silent after he heard her answer.

He could not express the complicated feelings within his heart.

After a brief moment of contemplation, Vinson released her from his grasps and stepped back all of a sudden. “Why did you come to Norham? Are you following me because I haven’t given you an answer?”

“Following you? I’m not as free as you think; I certainly don’t have the time to be following you. Besides, what answer do I need from you?” Arielle replied with a confused look.

the last words Vinson had said

she crossed her arms in front of her chest. “Are you still thinking about the joke

hidden within your joke. You don’t have to worry; I’m still thinking

“I wish I could peer inside that head of yours

say to you instead,” Vinson

Right at

answered the call, Henrick’s voice echoed through the phone. “Arielle, where did you

haven’t even seen Shandie’s

been wronged. “This was the first time I took the plane… I must admit that I was totally clueless. Dad, I’m sorry.

the airport staff. We

The moment Arielle

proper woman vanished into

looking for me. I’ll take my leave first. Also, let me repeat myself. I was joking the other day! You

that, Arielle turned on her

managed to take two steps before Vinson’s suspicious tone echoed behind her. “What is your relationship

question left her confused. “We are just family.” Arielle whirled around to face

they don’t see you like family,” Vinson replied in a monotonous

do you say

only one who did not sit in the

that’s what you are referring to; I have a complicated relationship with my family. Ten years ago, I went missing. Now that we are reunited, these trivial issues don’t matter to me

A look of hesitancy painted his face. In the end, he handed her a gold business card. “Call me if you need anything. You can also bring this card to the

merely shoved the card into

gold card in her hand.

he trying to... show

wasn’t as renowned as Nightshire Group, her company was

made a move to discard the card, she changed her

will be useful. After all, Jadeborough is a place

pocket as she changed her mind and walked out of

she finally arrived at the information desk, Henrick looked like he was on the verge of exploding in anger. It was clear that he was impatient after

consequences if you delay your sister’s ceremony!”

Cindy spoke in a very demure and gentle tone. “It’s still early. She won’t delay the ceremony. I was just scared that Arielle would have gotten lost in this foreign place. Arielle, look at your sister; she

tears around the corners of her eyes. “Arielle, it’s alright… I’m just glad that you are safe.” Shandie sniffled as

Arielle caught sight of several red gashes across

to make Hendrick scold Arielle, Shandie had resorted