The Princess and the Paupers

Chapter 63

This place was seriously going downhill. Not a spark of life in sight.

Arabella walked back into the office and barely took a seat when Dean, the perpetually late assistant, barged in.

“Sorry I’m late, huh? Where’s the boss? Wasn’t he supposed to be here today? Kid, have you seen the boss? You need to get up; he should be arriving soon! You can’t sit there!”

Dean rattled on, then realized the girl in front of him was just watching him with a nonchalant air that sent a shiver down his spine.

“Arabella.

“Ms. Bennett,” Dean rushed forward, scared out of his wits.

From his stammering explanation, Arabella got the gist.

the fashion industry, hiring a

a head honcho,

passed, the company

of the

expectations to complete neglect, the headquarters had grown distant. The overall atmosphere in the company was pretty lax.

had been here for a year, and despite his frustration, he lacked the capacity to change things.

want every department head

off to send

an hour later.

room, out of 38 chairs that should have been filled,

today; she took a leave to take him

procurement says he’s not feeling well; he’s resting at home.”

“Tell them if they’re

the meeting thought

I’m here, it means you folks need to kiss your lazy