Chapter 194


    Stunned, Arielle asked curiously, “Why?”


    Just as she spoke, her breath blew past two strands of stray hair, tempting Vinson to tuck them back


    behind her ear.


    However, he tried hard to suppress the urge to do it. Chuckling awkwardly, he averted his gaze and


    held her hand. “It’s nothing.”


    He just resented others ogling at her beauty


    Arielle felt puzzled over the exchange.


    Nevertheless, as his plus one, she naturally epted the hand he offered.


    Holding each other’s hands, they sauntered down the red carpet together.


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    Given how amazing both of them looked, they were undoubtedly the mostpatible couple at the


    event.


    As the emcee was the first to regain his senses, he remarked excitedly, “It’s a surprise to see


    Mr.Nightshire attending this year’s event with apanion. Mr. Nightshire,e, please sign here


    before you enter.” After receiving a fountain pen from an usher, Vinson signed his name neatly before


    leading Arielle inside.


    Many of the guests regained their senses only after Vinson and Arielle disappeared into the venue.


    “Who is that giri? She’s absolutely stunning!”


    “Given that she came with Mr. Nightshire, she definitely isn’t someone ordinary. Emust chat


    them upter.”


    Of course, there would naturally be negativements.


    “I know who she is. So what if she’s pretty? She is the daughter that the Southalls were reunited with.


    She grew up in the vige. Other than being pretty, I don’t think she is good for anything else”


    “Huh? She grew up in a vige? Tsk-tsk, that means she won’t amount to much at all.” “It is a tradition


    of this event for everyone to participate in a round-robin chess tournament. The participants ranked at


    the bottom ten will be asked to leave the venue. As a vige girl, I’m not sure if she even knows what


    chess is.. “Hahaha, it seems she is going to be forced to leave right after entering.” While making snide


    remarks, they just couldn’t wait to see Arielle being kicked out after losing. Coincidentally, Vinson heard


    their conversation and shot a re in their direction. The few of them quickly lowered their heads in


    guilt. They might dare to ridicule Arielle, but definitely did not have the guts to do the same to Vinson


    After recovering his gaze, Vinson led Arielle into the venue.


    Having heard their words also, Arielle asked curiously, “What kind of gathering is this?”


    .


    “This is the national Haut Monde, where all the elites from every industry and the top financiers of the


    country gather. They also include top detectives and police officers in the country. I will


    introduce you to themter. In the event you need any help, you can always look for them. Of course,


    they aren’t the main reason why have brought you here. Instead, we’re here to see Josiah Doyle.”


    “Josiah Doyle? Who is he?”


    Vinson exined, “The chairman of Noah Group who is also a chess fanatic. Coincidentally, your mom


    is a very skilled chess yer. Based on my investigations, he is a friend of hers and likely knows who


    your biological father is.”


    Arielle widened her eyes in shock.


    So, it seems Vinson didn’t bring me here to apany him. Instead…


    Touched by his gesture, Arielle replied, “Thank you. I realize that there’s no way I can thank you


    enough for all that you have done for me


    Vinson couldn’t help but smile. “It’s not like you did any lesser for me.”


    Returning his smile, Anielle asked, “So, why is chess yed during the Haut Monde? Also, why does


    the bottom ten need to leave the venue?”


    Vinson replied, “The very first Haut Monde was founded by Mr. Hans Jewell. He was renowned for his


    skills in chess. Ever since then, ying chess became a tradition to kick off the event.”