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

Beverly took the opportunity to encourage her. “Your cousin took over a fashion company under our corporate umbrella as soon as she got home, and she’s doing an amazing

a stir at the fashion company was her

beautiful.” Beverly couldn’t stop praising Arabella. “Lina, hold on; we’re not all here yet,” Kenneth Collins said, seeing Lina about to

who

home recently; he’ll be here soon, as will Romeo.”

her face relaxed instantly. “Romeo rarely attends

had barely finished speaking when there

be

Arabella stood up, Beverly 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 a stern look.

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