A Beauty With Multiple Masks

While the Jewells were not one of the four most influential families in Chanaea, they were certainly at the top of the pyramid.

Moreover, the Jewell family had an ancient bloodline. Although they no longer dabbled in the business world, the Jewells played a prominent role in politics to this day.

With Hans backing Arielle up, no one would dare to question her background or even raise the matter if she married Vinson in the future.

Arielle’s background bothered Susanne the most, so she was delighted to hear Hans’ proposal. She mulled over it for a couple of seconds before nodding her assent. “The two children would have a much brighter future if you would take Arielle as your goddaughter. As you know, rumors may not leave wounds, but they can bury a person alive.”

Hans nodded in understanding. “If my men- If Arielle agrees to it, I’ll throw a banquet and announce this news,” he said, overjoyed.

“Sounds good,” Susanne agreed.

She figured that even if Arielle did not end up marrying Vinson, the young woman’s life would be a lot easier if Hans had her back.

the best I can do for

this moment, dinner was

bowls of ravioli and took her seat. Unable to contain his excitement, Hans blurted out his plan to take Arielle as

have to ask my parents

Susanne was dumbfounded. “Your parents?”

to tell you this, but I actually grew up in Lightspring. My parents—my adoptive parents, to be accurate—are the

in shock. “You mean the Wilhelms, as in the most renowned psychologists

Arielle confirmed, but her answer left Susanne more confused. Unable to hold it in any longer, Susanne admitted, “To be honest, I did a

were not easy to deal with, so I created a smokescreen. Everything that you found about me was no more than an elaborate lie. The truth is, ten years ago, Cindy planned to sell me to a human trafficking organization. The Wilhelms rescued me before it

a myriad of emotions churned

dishonor to the Nightshire family. Little did she know Arielle was the adopted child of two internationally acclaimed

just psychologists. They were also skilled general surgeons and