Chapter 9 Be Mindful Of Your Identity!

Hayley’s POV

However, I matched the photo Henry had shown them earlier…

#Finished

After being rescued, the makeup on my face was smeared, so I wiped it off with a towel because it felt

gross

Though the wig stayed in place, my bare face…

I was fuming. How could I have overlooked this?

“I… My mind raced.

Irving continued to gaze intently at my face.

His stare made me slightly nervous, but I maintained my composure. “Mr. Irving, may we talk for a moment?”

“Of course.”

Please, come in.” I said, opening the door wider and letting out a relieved breath.

we begin, may I ask you something?” Irving set down the clothes he

was always refreshing to speak

why I disguised myself?” I guessed, seeing him nod. I shrugged and explained, “I

that you and

“Really?” I

would benefit the Southwells and the

he reject such an arrangement? I could not grasp Irving’s reasoning, but that did

concern me.

between us? I assure you, you won’t be aiding me without gain. In

No one can handle the tasks I need to handle,” Irving said with a hint of self–mockery, yet

“Thanks.”

If this gets out, it could cause irreversible damage. Change into these clothes first; I’ll wait outside. When you’re ready, we

took the clothes back

taste; its subdued style clashed with my bold personality. Nevertheless, it was not my

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the formal dress, checked myself out in the mirror, and had to admit, my natural appearance did justice to any

found only Irving waiting outside, and I breathed a sigh of relief.

the dressing room

Finished

taken aback by my appearance in the formal dress, pausing before replying with a slight tremor in his voice,

quickly messed up my makeup in front of the mirror to match my earlier disheveled look. Then, I

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