Mysterious Woman is So Gentle by Mila Chan
Mysterious Woman Is So Gentle By Mila Chan Chapter 22

Chapter 22

The girl on stage had defined, exquisite features and flawless looks onthat most perfectly oval-shaped face to go with her almost nine-headtall frame. Her package practically reduced Shandie beside her to afigurative ugly-duckling

Never mind the ugly-duckling, even ordinary swans would be put toshame before the real

swan-princess.

Most significantly was the fact that she wore no make-up. There was notelling how

breathtaking she would be if she had put some color on, as a girl likeher could overshadow

even the female stars in the beauty-laden entertainment industry.

No one dislikes beautiful women. Not even the girls present at theceremony whose eyes

glistened in awe.

By just standing there, Arielle was that brightest light who condemnedShandie to a mere wallflower, drawing away all the attention that oughtto have belonged to the latter without

exception.

Vinson’s eyes, too, were riveted as well, as if everyone else had becomenon-existent to him.

The manner in which Shandie’s eyes reddened in jealousy did not eludeArielle. The former's rage and anguish were exactly what she wanted,but she quickly averted her gaze and walked right up to Vinson. “Whydid you..."

Then, Vinson interjected, “I haven't decided whether to marry you, soconsider this a little

forwarding of interest.”

Arielle was stumped, as she wondered whether it was solely for thepayment of interest that he decided to hand such a criticalendorsement role to her.

She had no idea what was going on inside Vinson's head, but she feltthat that role would be

worth taking up just to see Cindy and Shandie throw a fit.

Vinson took up the microphone. “As you may understand, Soir Coffeehas always picked the winner of the coffee competition to be ourspokesperson, but I've decided that this year, we'll only choose the onewhose image best represents our brand. That, I feel, belongs to Ms.Moore.

So, why don’t you come forward and say a few words to all our friendsout there?”

Arielle took over from Vinson and was about to speak when someonerushed out and

snatched the microphone from her.

“I won't stand for this!"

When Arielle reflexively turned around, her gaze collided head-alonginto Shandie’s, whose

reaction came as no surprise to her.

Arielle’s brows perked up, questioningly. “What are you doing,Shandie?” Shandie ignored her and addressed the crowd directlyinstead. “The brand ambassador of

the coffee shop has always been selected from amongst those whohave proved themselves to be

the most proficient at latte art. How could someone with no knowledgeof it was chosen this

year? This is just unacceptable!”

Cindy was the first to take to her feet.

“That's right, Mr. Nightshire! Your decision is too arbitrary andunprecedented, and we

should have been informed even if you wish to make an exception tothis. How can you have a

country girl who isnt even a coffee drinker become your brandambassador?”

Cindy's words had the entire hall uproarious.

“A girl from the countryside? This chosen ambassador can't carry theimage of an

international chain like Soir Coffee!”

"Disregarding the fact that she’s from the country, but not even acoffee drinker? That's a

little too much.”

Emboldened by the supportive crowd, Shandie spoke into themicrophone again, “Don’t tell us that you've seduced your way into thisrole, Arielle?”

Arielle’s dagger-like icy stare gave Shandie quite a fright, while Vinson’seven colder glare unnerved the latter so much that she dared not evenlook at him twice.

She took a deep drawl and a moment to collect herself before shecontinued, “Otherwise, kindly explain to us how someone who doesn’teven drink coffee managed to snag this endorsement role.”

“Who told you that I don't drink coffee?” Arielle retorted calmly.

That drew a sneer from Shandie. “Then, do you dare accept mychallenge? If you could beat

me at latte art, then I'd willingly give up the role of brand ambassadorto you!”