The Princess and the Paupers

Chapter 182

Arabella had barely been in the office for a while when someone knocked on the door.

“Come in.”

“Ms. Bennett.” It was Molly who walked in, a bag in her hand and a cheery smile on her face. “This is the cheesecake my mom made this morning. She insisted I deliver it to you. You’ve been a huge help to us; we can’t thank you enough.” Molly handed the bag to her, still smiling.

“Tell your mom I said thanks.” Arabella opened the bag to find a box with a cake and a cup.

Arabella was a little puzzled. What’s in the cup?

“It’s fresh juice!” Molly beamed, “My mom got up early to make it.”

Arabella took a bite of the cake and asked, “Tastes great.”

Then Molly opened the cup for her, saying, “Enjoy! I won’t disturb your work.”

long after she left, the aroma enticed Dean into

“Ms. Bennett.”

of the cake was too tempting. He overslept this morning and hadn’t eaten breakfast

you want some?” Arabella raised an

looked at her hopefully, wishing she would

get it.”

happily took a piece of the cake, and oh man, it was

screen and saw

I won’t disturb you.” Dean knew she was busy and tactfully excused himself.

call, “What’s

a couple of days. We were wondering if you could present

want to provide some encouragement to the contestants, especially since we haven’t had

attend this kind of minor competition’s award

competitions invited him numerous times,

of a high–profile figure like