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?”

to be only

encourage her. “Your cousin took over a fashion company under our corporate umbrella as soon as

the fashion company was her cousin, not some high–ranking

aced her college entrance exam. She’s not only good at academics; she’s competent and beautiful.” Beverly couldn’t stop praising Arabella. “Lina, hold on; we’re

curious, who

home recently; he’ll be here soon,

relaxed

Kenneth had barely finished speaking when there was a knock at the door.

must be Romeo; go check!”

masked her emotions with a smile and quickly noted the shoes Arabella was wearing, a pair of QY private custom ones, worth about two hundred thousand dollars. She quickly understood everything and gave Alma

lighter. She didn’t expect her mother to figure things out so