The Princess and the Pauper (Arabella) novel Chapter 1748

Meanwhile, Eunice pressed the remote control with a languid grace. "Also," she began, in a voice as calm as a still lake, "I've looked into the gifts you've lavished on her over the years—designer clothes, shoes, handbags, jewelry, properties, cars, even the boutique shops—everything's been sold. Martha took them all to international auctions to avoid your suspicion."

Kenneth and Louisa were stunned into silence, their shock morphing into stone.

"Perhaps fearing domestic sales would catch your attention, they took their business abroad. Most of the items have been sold off." Eunice added casually.

Exchanging worried glances, Kenneth and Louisa felt a chill run down their spines.

Putting aside Serena's urgent need for cash—even if she did need it, she had over ten million dollars in her account. And if that wasn't enough, why sell so many assets?

What was she planning?

Why did she suddenly need all that money?

Louisa's mind raced to a recent memory. "No wonder last month I stumbled upon Martha organizing a pile of Serena's unworn clothes and accessories. When I asked, she told me Serena wanted to donate them to the less fortunate in rural areas. At that time, I thought.what a kind-hearted child."

But in reality, Martha had been secretly selling them off to line her own pockets.

It was utterly repugnant!

"What does she need all that money for?" Kenneth asked Eunice, his voice barely concealing his disappointment.

Eunice replied with a serene detachment, "My guess? She probably feels that with Bella back in the picture, eventually everything will go to her. As the adoptive daughter, her share will diminish. So, she's cashing in while her title still has value."

It seemed that to Serena, only the money in hand was truly hers.

"Is this the same girl we raised for eighteen years, protected and cherished as our own?" Louisa turned to Kenneth, her eyes brimming with a sad, bitter smile.