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?”