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Chapter 190 Bringing Shandie Home,A Beauty with Multiple Masks
Arielle noted that Henrick was in high spirits and smiled demurely at him. “Actually, I received
invitations for two events tonight. The first is for a banquet that Mr. Nightshire is also attending, and the
other is for Yvette’s birthday party. However, the timing between them is rather tight, so…” Without a
second thought, Henrick replied, “Of course you should go to the banquet with Mr. Nightshire! Sannie,
Dad knows that you’re still young and naive, but you should know how to differentiate important events
from the less significant ones.” “I know,” Arielle said, nodding.
“Isn’t Yvette engaged to Jordan, though? Besides, she sent the invitation to me, and if I don’t show up,
I’m afraid that the Bakers might say…” At that moment, Henrick was still unaware that the Bakers had
decided to withdraw from the marriage arrangement with the Actonwards. Henrick’s expression thus
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtlooked rather uneasy. The Actonwards were a large and distinguished family but were no match for
Vinson. However, the matter took on a more delicate nature with the Bakers in the picture. Henrick was
torn between both choices.
Arielle pretended to weigh both options equally, then concluded, “I thought of a plan. We can get
Shannie to come back and attend Yvette’s birthday party instead! We’ll avoid offending either party,
then.” Henrick’s face immediately turned dark when he heard the mention of Shandie’s name. He
vividly recalled that he had almost lost Nightshire Group as a client because of her. Testily, Henrick
retorted, “That foolish, incorrigible girl! She’ll only embarrass herself and the rest of us if she represents
us at the birthday party.” Arielle then innocently replied, “You can’t leave Shandie at the monastery
forever though.
She’ll have to get married eventually. Aunt Cindy might be able to reflect somewhat, but it’d be better if
you bring Shandie home to keep a watchful eye on her. Who knows if Aunt Cindy is tainting her mind
with all sorts of irrepressible ideas over there?” Henrick felt himself wavering. During the process of
purging the company, Henrick discovered that Cindy had bought over multiple directors. Indeed, she
might corrupt Shandie instead of teaching her how to behave properly.
If Shandie took after Cindy’s wicked ways, it would be an uphill task to find someone who would be
willing to marry her. Henrick soon became convinced that bringing Shandie back home was the most
sensible solution. Having thus made up his mind, Henrick nodded fervently. “All right, let her come
home then! If she refuses to mend her stupid temper and behave accordingly, I’ll ship her back to the
monastery so she can spend the rest of her life there!” Arielle immediately praised Henrick’s decision,
flattering him by saying, “Dad, I knew that you always had your children’s best interests at heart.
I’m sure that Shandie has turned over a new leaf. I’ll go and bring her back home myself.” Henrick
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmlooked at Arielle with pride. I’m glad Arielle isn’t petty. After all, family members shouldn’t bear grudges
against each other, Henrick thought approvingly. Henrick nodded, smiling affectionately at Arielle. “I’m
glad that you’re so mature, Arielle. Go on and fetch her. Don’t tire yourself out on the journey!” “Sure,
Dad. I’ll leave once I’ve gotten changed,” Arielle replied, already turning to head back up the stairs.
“OK, I’ll get the driver to wait for you at the door.
I’ll be off to work now,” Henrick called, getting to his feet. “See you, Dad!” Arielle chirped, waving at
him. She watched as Henrick shut the door and got into his car before ascending the stairs. Arielle did
not truly want Shandie’s return, of course. However, Cindy and Yvette had already laid the trap, and
Arielle needed a substitute to take the fall. Once Shandie returned, she would take up her position in
Arielle’s perfect scheme.
Arielle had barely shut the door when the butler came rapping sharply on it. She flung open the door
and was unsurprised to see Alfred standing outside. Larissa, the maid who Arielle had secretly bought
over, had once given Arielle a list of Cindy’s secret allies. Alfred’s name had been right at the top of that
list. Arielle put up a naive face and asked, “Alfred, is there anything I can help you with?”
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