A Beauty With Multiple Masks

“Exactly! The chess tournament is going to start soon. If you don’t want to be kicked out, you’d better leave voluntarily now.” When Kelsea heard how her friends ridiculed Arielle, her mood improved tremendously. She was looking forward to the moment when Arielle would be asked to leave. So what if she is Vinson’s companion? Given that playing chess is a long-time tradition of the Haut Monde, she would be asked to leave in the event she loses even if she is Vinson’s guest. By then, she will be humiliated and won’t dare to show her face in Jadeborough anymore.

Holding that thought, Kelsea pretended to show some concern. “Enough, everyone. It wasn’t her choice to grow up in a village. If you happen to play against her later, remember to take it easy, so that she wouldn’t lose the game too badly.” The girls laughed together. “We do want to help her. But, if she doesn’t know how to arrange the pieces or even their names, there’s very little we can do about it.” Arielle found their words amusing. Even if all of them were rolled into one, they wouldn’t even come close to beating her still.

“Since the few of you know how to play, I will see you at the chessboard later.” Just as she spoke, Vinson came back. When he saw Arielle being surrounded, he quickly returned to her side. Standing in front of her to protect her subconsciously, he glared frostily at the group. As the socialites felt a chill

show her some respect on Carter’s account. However, Vinson ignored her as if she was invisible. Feeling humiliated, Kelsea bit her lip in shame. All she saw was Vinson turning to ask Arielle in a protective tone. “Are they bullying you?” When Kelsea saw how gently Vinson spoke to Arielle, she bit

ever snagged him, she too resigned herself to fate. Unfortunately,

“No, they didn’t bully me. Instead, we were talking about the chess tournament.” “I see.” Vinson nodded. Ignoring Kelsea and