The Princess and the Pauper (Arabella) novel Chapter 1723

"You probably haven't been to many fancy occasions, huh? It's normal to get butterflies. I know Grandpa Phillip's ways and temper very well. If you slip up or do something wrong, I'm right there to smooth things over. Come on, take me with you."

Serena had a way with words, that much was certain.

Aside from her gossiping, her actions often left others speechless.

Take, for instance, the time when the family was enjoying afternoon tea together. Serena, thinking she had the inside track on her parents' tastes after all these years, made a show of it right in front of her. She’d pour Dad and Mom each a cup of tea. When it came grudgingly to serving Arabella, noticing she was wearing a white dress, Serena even considered scalding her.

When Dad asked about which college she wanted to apply to, Serena jumped in with "I'm aiming for Summerfield College," flaunting her academic prowess in front of Arabella.

In front of everyone, Serena clung to Dad, Mom, and her brothers, acting all cutesy. To the outside, it seemed like the family orbited solely around Serena. Eighteen years old and still acting like a child.

Then there was the time Serena knew Arabella wanted to go out, so Serena raced her for the driver, offering in a mock-generous tone, "If you're really in a hurry, I suppose you can take the car first."

When Romeo came looking for Arabella and she hadn't yet gotten out of bed, Serena dolled herself up, slipped into something revealing, and made a show of bending over and placing a hand on Romeo's knee, the curves of her chest on full display as she confessed her feelings. After he turned her down, she had the gall to show up at his office, stalking him in secret.

She even had Holly pretend to trip and spill water down her front, making sure she was soaked right in front of Romeo, hoping to stir something in him.

When Romeo was at Arabella’s beck and call, Serena had the nerve to tell him, "You can't always spoil your girlfriend."

She even lied to her best friend, claiming that Arabella had stolen her fiancé.

The list went on and on.