The Princess and the Pauper (Arabella)

Chapter 1424

Chapter 1424

Eunice leaned in toward the manager with a conspiratorial smile. "Bring out all the dishes my folks love, would you? And toss in a

few extra, for good measure." She added a few of Arabella and Serena's favorites into the mix without missing a beat.

Serena shot Arabella a smug look that seemed to scream. She thought, "Aunt

Eunice ordered four dishes for you and four for me. In her eyes, we're equals”

Meanwhile, Arabella was engrossed in her phone, thumbing through messages without so much as a glance in Serena's direction.

But Serena was basking in her moment of triumph. On the patio, she snapped a few selfies before calling out, "Grandma, Grandpa,

ctake a couple of photos with me, will you?"

Darren and Belinda were deep in conversation, but at the beckon of their granddaughter, they paused their chat to brave the chill

and pose for a few shots.

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Serena then turned her attention to her uncle and aunt. "Uncle Bard, Aunt

Eunice, how about a few snaps withas well?"

Eunice, while pouring Belinda another cup of tea, feigned annoyance. "Calling everyone but your sister, someone might think

you're doing it on purpose.”

Serena chuckled nervously, "Oh, no way! | was saving the best for last to take photos with her. Besides, Arabella wouldn't overthink

it, right?"

She sought Arabella’s eyes, only to find her still busily tapping away on her phone, oblivious to the world around her.

"Let's just take photos inside where it's warm,’ Eunice suggested, refilling Darren's cup.

"Absolutely, indoors is better’ Darren agreed, shifting his chair to Arabella's left. "Bella, let's take a few pictures, shall we?"

"Absolutely, I've had my turn with Serena, now it's Bella's turn’ Belinda chimed in, scooting her chair to Arabella's right.

Arabella put her phone down and opened a financial report, only to have

Darren and Belinda crane their necks to take a peek. They were astounded.

"Bella, you understand French? And these are financial reports? You're working with Dawnstar?” Darren asked, incredulous.

"Just a small company I'm involved with, Arabella replied casually.

The moment the words left her lips, Eunice, who had been peering over, caught sight of the corporate seal on the financial report.

"Bella, what's your role at Ar-Bl-Clear Group?" Eunice asked, genuinely surprised. Understanding financial reports suggested a role

no less than that of a general manager.

"I'm in charge,” Arabella stated plainly.

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"Did you found Ar-BI-Clear Group?"

"Yes!

The revelation sent waves of surprise through everyone present.

"Ar-Bl-Clear Group is a well-known skincare brand here in Dawnstar. | took notice of it a year ago but had no idea it was your

venture.” Bard praised, amazed. "We knew you were fluent in French, but we had no clue you were an entrepreneur here.”

"And to think May always raved about your skincare products. So you're the brain behind Ar-BI-Clear Group?” Belinda asked, her

voice tinged with disbelief.

"The primary line, yes."

Ar-Bl-Clear Group's flagship products were known for their magical effects on troubled skin—acne disappearing, pores shrinking,

blackheads vanishing, leaving the skin smooth and fair.