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.”

aroma enticed Dean into the office.

“Ms. Bennett.”

his stomach; the smell of the cake was too tempting. He overslept this morning and hadn’t eaten breakfast yet. His stomach was growling.

Arabella raised

looked at her hopefully, wishing she

get it.” Arabella generously offered.

piece of the cake, and oh man, it

phone started vibrating. She glanced at the screen and saw it was a call from

Bennett, I won’t disturb you.” Dean knew

answered the call, “What’s up?”

Paramount theater in a couple of days. We were wondering if you could

on the other end was cautious: “We mainly want to provide some encouragement to the contestants, especially since we haven’t

this kind of minor

hosts of international competitions invited him numerous times,

chance of a high–profile figure like