The Princess and the Paupers

Chapter 151

Molly choked up a bit, then continued, “My uncle said my mom and I didn’t know how to run a company, so he took over, doing everything he could to strip us of our assets, and finally kicked us out of the house.” Molly sobbed, “My mom used to have a few houses in her name, but now they’re all gone.”

“Didn’t anyone else step in to help?” Arabella asked softly.

“Grandpa used to run things at home, but after he passed away, my grandma died shortly after too. The company used to be managed by my dad, but then he left, and everyone started listening to my uncle’s advice.”

No one stood up to defend them.

them to back off, saying life under the Coopers‘ protection would be easy. But if they fought against

just wouldn’t back down.

was bad enough, but then even her cousins started bullying them, bothering them even after they moved to a rental place. It was as if messing with them was some sort of fun

the grave today was

a couple of bodyguards and kicked out all my dad’s offerings, dumped trash on the grave, and said a lot of disrespectful words. My mom argued with her, and ended up getting hurt by her bodyguards. It

this time last year, too, Ms. Bennett, can I make a

was coming, looked up, “Of course.”

number, but no one picked up. She was very nervous,

their current line can’t meet the demand. Plus, the price they’re offering is pretty attractive. Their manager wants to meet you at River Bank Cafe in an

answer. She was getting more anxious, “Ms. Bennett, can I take a leave?