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?”

seemed to be only seventeen or eighteen, was already working.

under our corporate umbrella as soon as she got home, and she’s doing an

fashion company was her cousin, not some high–ranking executive. Turned

She’s not only good at academics; she’s competent and beautiful.” Beverly couldn’t stop praising

was curious, who else

he’ll be here soon, as will

her face relaxed instantly. “Romeo

barely finished speaking when there was a knock at

be

was wearing, a pair of QY private custom ones, worth about two hundred thousand

didn’t expect her