The Princess and the Pauper (Arabella) novel 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, come take 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.

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

Eunice, how about a few snaps with me as 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! I 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?"

"Did you found Ar-Bl-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. I 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-Bl-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.