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.”

she left, the aroma

“Ms. Bennett.”

He overslept this morning and hadn’t eaten breakfast yet. His stomach was

want some?” Arabella

Dean looked at her hopefully, wishing she would share some with

and get it.” Arabella generously offered.

piece of the cake, and oh man, it was

Arabella’s phone started vibrating. She glanced at the screen and

you.” Dean knew she was busy and tactfully

call, “What’s

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

end was cautious: “We mainly want to provide some encouragement to the contestants, especially since we

never attend this kind of minor competition’s award ceremony.

the hosts of international competitions invited him numerous times, Leonard never

of a high–profile figure like Arabella attending was slim,