Chapter 5 A Stunning Beauty

• Arielle lowered her head to hide her emotions, lifted up the dress, and walked down the stairs.
• The guests first noticed a pair of slender legs clad in Jimmy Choo.
• The light that hit on her further accentuated her dainty toes and silken ankles.
• Just the sight of Arielle's legs had fueled the guests' imagination.
• Shandie, too, was taken aback by how perfect her legs were.
• She took a sidelong glance at some of the male guests and saw that they were all swooning over her.
• She also noticed Vinson could not keep his eyes away from her legs.
• Shandie began to panic and began to wonder if she had made the wrong move.
• But soon, she managed to regain her composure. It's just a pair of legs, anyway. They'll probably throw up right away after seeing her face!
• By the time Shandie turned her attention back to the stairs, Arielle was already walking down to the hall.
• Go on. Walk faster! I can't wait for you to fall in those crazy heels! It'll definitely be quite a scene!
• To Shandie's surprise, Arielle did not wobble at all. Instead, she was able to come down from the stairs in steady steps.
• It was impossible for Arielle to fall because every step she made was so steady.
• Disappointment was written all over Shandie's face. How did she do manage to walk in those heels?
• Shandie did not know Arielle had had the experience of wearing a pair of six-inch heels when she stood in for a friend in a fashion show. To Arielle, these four-inch heels were just a piece of cake.
• I remember how some drama series depicted villagers walking on those ridiculous stilts during celebrations. Is that how Arielle learned to walk in heels?
• At this point, Shandie could already see Arielle's slender waist as the latter continued to walk down the stairs.
• How is this possible? She didn't look like this when she came down from the helicopter in her dirty and baggy clothes earlier!
• Shandie was utterly jealous.
• Fine! She might be skinny, but I bet she's an ugly b*tch!
• Once again, Shandie convinced herself that Arielle would eventually shock everyone with her unsightly appearance. Come on! Speed up!
• Just as she wished, Arielle picked up her pace.
• After seeing her slender lower torso, Shandie's eyes were then drawn to her well-defined collarbones and neck.
• Shandie's fear continued to grow, and without her realizing it, she was already clenching her fists.
• The light finally shone on Arielle's face, revealing her well-defined and delicate features. Never in Shandie's life had she come across such a perfect face.
• Her dark and sparkly eyes were exceptionally stunning, and they shone like a pair of exquisite diamonds.
• No words could describe Arielle's flawless beauty.
• Shandie's jaw dropped, and she could not believe her eyes.
• That's... that's Arielle? Is that really her?
• Are you kidding me?
• The color instantly drained out of Shandie's pale face.
• At the same time, a vortex of anger swirled inside her. Did I just give her a dress that flatters and made her shine like a star? Oh my God, what have I done?
• Shandie was overwhelmed by all kinds of emotions. She felt she was about to burst from rage.
• Her pallid face was now flushed with jealousy and hatred.
• She did not even want to take another glance at Arielle as it would only make her feel bad about her looks.
• Shandie observed the guests and noticed all of them were spellbound by Arielle's beauty.
• Vinson, who had all this while been carrying a deadpan expression on his face, began to look at Arielle differently.
• Is that awestruck in his eyes?
• Is an esteemed noble like Vinson Nightshire struck in awe over Arielle Moore's beauty?
• Arielle's beauty had also dazed Cindy. She was aware that her sister, Maureen, was a stunning beauty but was still surprised to see how gorgeous her daughter was despite growing up in the countryside.
• In fact, Arielle looked even prettier than her mother!
• Damn it! She'll steal Shandie's thunder for sure!
• Cindy immediately looked at Henrick.
• Henrick was just as flabbergasted. Of course, he did not react like how the other gentlemen did. He was Arielle's father, after all.
• But it was undeniable that there were sparkles in Henrick's eyes.
• This old man must have thought he has found a long-lost gem.
• No way. I'll not allow Arielle to enjoy the privileges we have in this family!
• I have underestimated this girl. I have to get rid of her. I must get rid of her!
• Arielle took a quick look at Shandie and realized this “beloved sister” of hers was so shocked that her face was all crumpled up.
• She'll probably come to me and throw a punch at my face if there aren't guests around. That's what jealousy does to girls!
• Arielle pretended she did not understand Shandie's expression and walked up to her with a smile. “Happy birthday, Shandie! Why do you look so unhappy? What's wrong?”
• Shandie was disgusted by Arielle's silvery voice. To her, Arielle sounded just like the friction between a saw blade and a chalkboard.
• Shandie tried her best to hide her emotions and plastered a smile on her face. “I'm fine.”
• “I'm glad to hear that, Shandie.” Arielle grinned. “Oh, take a look at this dress you've lent me! It's a great fit!”
• She intentionally emphasized the words “great fit”.
• Rage throbbed in Shandie like a heartbeat, and she was on the verge of losing her cool.
• She's doing this on purpose!
• “You...” Shandie opened her mouth but fainted before she could finish her sentence.
• “Oh, no! Shandie!” Arielle did not expect Shandie to faint. She tried to grab her arms, but it was too late.
• With a thunderous crash, Shandie collapsed to the ground.