The Princess and the Paupers

“You really hit the jackpot with a generous one, didn’t you? She donated all the compensation money you gave her. By now, you should realize there’s always someone out there who’s stronger than you.”

Beverly paused a moment before adding, “Your cousin saw the whole thing; lucky for us, we’re family, and she didn’t laugh at you. But if you mess up again, I’m freezing your bank account!”

“I get it,” Alma mumbled, looking at Arabella with clear resentment.

Serena watched the scene and couldn’t help but feel a rush of satisfaction.

“Since this is just a minor hiccup, let’s leave it in the past,” Lucas said, trying to lighten the mood. “Bella just got off work; she must be hungry. Lina, ring the bell for the waiter to serve the dishes.”

“Okay,” Lina said, pressing the button with an awkward look. She hadn’t expected things to play out like this.

Alma muttered, “Off work?”

believe her young cousin, who seemed to be only seventeen or eighteen, was

took over a fashion company under our corporate umbrella as soon as she got home, and she’s doing an amazing job.

stir at the fashion company was her cousin, not some high–ranking executive. Turned out

and beautiful.” Beverly couldn’t stop praising Arabella. “Lina, hold on; we’re not all here yet,” Kenneth

was curious, who else

be here soon,

face relaxed

Bella.” Kenneth had barely finished speaking when there was a knock

be

shoes Arabella was wearing, a pair of QY private custom ones, worth about two hundred thousand dollars. She quickly understood everything and

her breathing became lighter. She didn’t expect her mother to figure