The Princess and the Pauper (Arabella) novel Chapter 1511

“Mr. Jarvis, the duet you and Jamie Noelle played was absolutely enchanting. I'm still lost in the melody."

"It was truly memorable."

"Given your close relationship with Jamie, do you know if she's considering taking on a protege?"

"Yeah, Mr. Jarvis, since you've already got someone in mind, we can only hope Jamie Noelle hasn’t found one."

Regan said with a grin, "Honestly, it doesn't matter who you learn from. As long as you've got the drive and the right guidance; if you're gold, you'll shine eventually."

When Alma heard the music earlier, she knew Jamie Noelle had arrived. Even though the hall was dark, she made her way to the front of the stage, guided by the faint moonlight from outside, and could just make out Mr. Jarvis's silhouette.

But there was no Jamie Noelle on stage!

Where could she be?

With this question nagging at her, Alma pricked up her ears and followed the music through the crowd.

When the lights came on, the person closest to her was Arabella!

Although Arabella wasn't holding a violin, a servant rushed past her, clutching one.

Of course, Alma didn't think Arabella was Jamie Noelle. After all, she was already Dr. Bell and Maestro Melody, not to mention the chess master Queena. If she added Jamie Noelle to her list of personas, wouldn't that just send her ego through the roof?

With that thought, Alma approached Arabella, taking advantage of the fact that all the guests were preoccupied with Regan and not around her. She tilted her chin up arrogantly and challenged, "Arabella, dare you compete with me?"

Arabella, curious about her intentions, drawled, "Compete in what?"

"Isn't your violin playing supposed to be top-notch? Let's have a showdown to see who can impress Jamie Noelle enough to take them as a protege."

Arabella found it amusing, her lips arched upwards, "Did Jamie Noelle mention she's looking for a protege?"

"Whether she is or isn't, making her want to teach us would be quite the feat. Let's see who can win her favor, her guidance, or even become her protege first."