“Two years back, I had this crazy skin allergy. I decided to seize the opportunity and play the part of an ugly duckling, all just to mess with your head and make you believe I was some hideous woman."

Brian's brows furrowed as he stared at her, utterly perplexed.

“Why on earth would you do that?"

He could not fathom why she would go to such extraordinary lengths. No wonder he failed to recognize her.

Being of noble status, he was accustomed to women going all out to impress him.