Chapter 550
Arielle Moore and Vinson Nightshire
One man said, âI saw her entering this store. Go in and search around while I stand guard at the entrance.â
âGot it!â The other man immediately strode into the store.
He was less than ten meters away from her!
Arielle turned her head and went in the opposite direction.
It just so happened that a young girl was touching up her makeup nearby.
Arielle went to her and asked softly, âHey there. Can I borrow your makeup products?â
The girl lifted her head and met Arielleâs gaze.
Her eyes bulged at once. Wow, sheâs pretty!
âPretty please?â Arielle pointed at the makeup products in her hand.
The girl nodded vehemently and offered the makeup products to her. âYou look really pretty. Have I seen you somewhere? Are you a celebrity?â
Arielle applied makeup on her face and answered, âThanks, but Iâm not a celebrity.â
She put on some makeup swiftly and applied purple eyeshadow to match her purple outfit. Through the mirror, she looked like an entirely different person.
The young girl stared at her and blurted out, âYou look prettier without makeup. The makeup is covering up your beautiful features.â
Arielleâs lips curled up slightly, for this was the effect she desired.
She glanced at herself in the mirror, satisfied with the face that greeted her.
After returning the makeup products to the girl, she said, âThanks for that. Can I buy you a drink?â
Attracted by her beauty, the girl nodded happily. âSure!â
âLetâs go pay for my purchases and Iâll buy you a drink after that.â
The young girl motioned an okay sign. Arielle took her arm as they made their way to the cashier.
Just then, the man who was after Arielle bumped into them.
Arielle immediately looked away to avoid meeting his eyes.
The man merely glanced at them briefly before heading to the next rack.
Arielle was relieved. She paid for her purchases at the cashier and led the girl toward the exit.
Another man was waiting at the door.
Arielle leaned on the girlâs shoulder and reached into her pocket for her phone. Keeping her head low, she inquired, âWhat would you like? Are there many coffee shops in this shopping mall?â
âLetâs have some tea. Iâm on a diet.â
âYouâre losing weight when youâre this skinny?â
âLook at you. Youâre skinny, too!â
They chatted away merrily.
The man ignored them and stared at the interior of the store.
When they walked past him, Arielle felt her heart leap to her throat.
Though only two men came after her, and she was sure she could shake them off, there might be others whoâd arrive later. It was best to stay away from them now.
Finally, she made it past that man.
Before she could breathe a sigh of relief, she heard that man ask, âHey! Girls, did you see a young lady in white running into the store earlier?â
Arielle tensed up, but she didnât turn around.
The girl beside her took one look at the man and answered, âSorry, I didnât see her.â
âOh, all right.â The man stood in his spot and turned his attention back to the store.
Arielle let out a long breath and hurried away from the clothing store.
Some distance away, she released her grip on the girl and pulled out a one hundred bill from her pocket. âIâm sorry, but I need to go. This is for your drink. I shall buy you another drink some other time.â
She then stuffed the bill into the girlâs palm and strode away without looking back.