A Beauty With Multiple Masks

Those popular tearooms were all his. That was why the tea he served them would definitely be the best in quality. After taking a sip of the tea that Hans served her, Arielle gave the eager man a thumbs-up and praised, “This is amazing.” Hans sighed in relief. “I’m glad that you like it. By the way, weren’t you abroad? Why did you suddenly come back here?” Arielle tensed up for a brief second, but she soon relaxed.

With a smile, she replied, “I’m born here, so of course, I have to come back. But I have to ask, why didn’t you come and find me?” Hans sighed again. “It’s because of your Lightspring Maneuver, Ms. Moore. I’ve said you I won’t meet you until I solve it, but I never thought that… in the end, you’re the one who solved it.” The way Hans spoke to Arielle was of utmost politeness. Noticing that, Josiah kept quiet, unsure of how he should address Arielle.

grounds? I’ll address you normally, and vice versa. If I call you old boy, you’ll call me Arielle. So let’s call each other by names, all right?” It was then Everett and Josiah finally realized why Arielle could address Hans so impolitely. In fact, Hans would

so he tired out quickly. After Hans and Everett left, Arielle called out to Josiah to stop him. “Mr. Doyle, may I have a few words with you?” Despite the confusion he felt, Josiah’s reply was quick.

for Ms. Moore, and if there is anything I can help with, I’ll definitely do it. However… I just hope that you’ll be able to play chess

mumbled, “Why do you ask about my long-deceased friend?” Straightening her back, Arielle divulged, “Mr. Doyle, Maureen Moore is my mother.” At that, Josiah’s head whipped back in her direction. Then, with a frown, he muttered, “No wonder you were excellent in chess. Talent is needed to excel in it. Your mother