The Princess and the Pauper (Arabella) novel Chapter 1493

Although Lindsay was a lady from a renowned family, Arabella's commanding presence had her cornered.

"What's the problem? It's not like I bumped into you on purpose."

"Did I say you bumped into me?"

Lindsay was suddenly at a loss for words.

"So you know you bumped into someone, apologize," Arabella didn't want to make a scene. It wasn't every day that Grandpa Eugene threw a birthday bash, and she didn't want to ruin his celebration.

But Lindsay, with her defiant demeanor, didn't seem inclined to apologize.

"Can't even say sorry? Or should I take matters into my own hands?"

"I'm a guest invited by Mr. Albright. I dare you."

Arabella stepped forward, her icy glare making Lindsay instinctively step back.

"Grandpa Eugene invited you?"

Another step from Arabella, and Lindsay's resolve wavered as she took another step back.

"He would bother to invite someone like you?"

"What do you mean?" Lindsay met Arabella's gaze, but her courage faltered after just a couple of seconds and she backed down, "That comment is an insult to Mr. Albright's judgment."

"I'm talking about your poor character."

Lindsay, facing this kind of confrontation for the first time, became frustrated, "It was just a small bump, no need to be so aggressive. It's not like you're missing a piece of flesh."

Arabella stepped forward again, leaving Lindsay with nowhere to go but the corner.