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Chapter 6 Be My Husband

  • Arielle could feel a man's warm palm steadied her back.
  • Her mysterious savior's other hand circled her waist. He then proceeded to carry her off the stage.
  • After landing steadily on her feet, Arielle looked toward her savior.
  • She spied a handsome, steely-faced man. He glared at her and deadpanned said, “What's with those high heels? Are you trying to fall to your death?”
  • Arielle swallowed the retort on the tip of her tongue. After all, the stranger was only saying that out of kindness, and he had saved her from a nasty fall.
  • She was about to thank him when Henrick rushed onto the stage and cried, “Are you okay, Darling? I was about to help you. I didn't know Mr. Nightshire would be a step quicker than me. He must care deeply about you.”
  • Henrick's words dripped with implication. He looked extremely concerned over Arielle's wellbeing. In fact, he had not even spared the unconscious Shandie a glance.
  • Arielle would have fallen hook, line, and sinker for his loving father act if not for the information she had dug up on him earlier.
  • She did not understand how Maureen had ended up with someone as horrible as Henrick.
  • There must be some secrets in all this. I have to uncover the truth!
  • “I'm fine, Dad. Why don't you head on up and check on Shandie? I don't know why she fainted. She may be more ill than we thought.”
  • She spoke gently and sweetly, perfectly concealing her disgust for Henrick. At that moment, Arielle was the perfect picture of a kind and sensible daughter.
  • Henrick was naturally pleased with Arielle's behavior.
  • I must have done something right in my past life to have such a lovely and perfect daughter!
  • He hastily replied to Arielle, “You're right. I'm going to check on your younger sister. I shan't disturb you and Mr. Nightshire then. Make yourself at home, Mr. Nightshire.”
  • Vinson scrunched his brows in response.
  • Make myself at home? In his home?
  • He glanced at Arielle and eventually refrained from sneering at Henrick's suggestion.
  • After the older man left, Vinson said, “I'm not here to attend the party. I only stayed this long to ask you again—is there truly nothing you wish for?”
  • Arielle was exasperated.
  • In truth, she had only investigated the Southalls before returning, and she knew little about the country's economic situation.
  • However, one did not need to know much about the country to be aware of the Nightshires' reputation.
  • Arielle did not think she had done anything extraordinary on the island. She merely acted as one who had some medical knowledge would.
  • Well... except the time we slept together.
  • To that end, Arielle replied resolutely, “I thank you for your sincerity, Vinson, but I don't need anything from you.”
  • If there's anything I want, I'll work for it myself.
  • Vinson's brows furrowed tighter, and he questioned, “Do you have any idea what you've just rejected, woman?”
  • Everyone else would have jumped at the shot of an unlimited wish from Vinson. Only this woman is stupid enough to keep rejecting my offer.
  • Tickled by his serious look, Arielle asked, “What exactly have I refused? Prince Charming? By the way, my name's not 'woman.”‘
  • “So what is your name?”
  • “It's... Sannie.”
  • Sannie was Arielle's nickname, given by her adoptive parents overseas.
  • “Noted. You still haven't told me your wish.”
  • Exasperated, Arielle joked, “If you're so intent on repaying my kindness, why don't you become my husband?”
  • It was Vinson's turn to fall into silence. The handsome man appeared conflicted by Arielle's suggestion.
  • The atmosphere instantly became awkward.
  • Realizing she might have taken her joke a step too far, Arielle cleared her throat and explained, “I was kidding. Let's just drop the whole thing. I really don't need anything.”
  • Suddenly, Vinson replied, “I'll grant you that wish.”
  • “What?” Confused, Arielle continued, “What wish?”