The Princess and the Pauper (Arabella) novel Chapter 1812

Sean was thrown for a loop. What on earth was going on here?

Steward was equally baffled. Did Ms. Bella have another identity? She seemed to have quite the reputation.

"President Arabella? Is that really you?" The store manager rushed over, beaming from ear to ear, and immediately led the staff in a respectful bow. "Good afternoon, President Arabella!"

"No need for such formalities, I'm just passing by to take a look. Carry on with your work," she said with a dismissive wave.

Sean, still in a daze, turned to Romeo who let slip, "Bella is the founder of QY, Queen Abby."

Not just Sean, but Steward too was taken aback.

Queen Abby.

A titan in the design world.

Ms. Bella had so many identities?

This was just too impressive.

"President Arabella, you wouldn't believe how business has picked up with the holidays around the corner!"

The manager shooed the other employees away and followed closely beside Arabella, gushing with pride, "Everyone says you're a natural, a real wizard of design. We're all thrilled to hear it."

"Really? I might have to hear more about that. Why don't you take them to the men's section? I'll browse around by myself," Arabella said, treating her subordinates with a kindness that was more akin to friendship.

"Right away," the manager said and turned to Sean and Romeo with respect. "Mr. Collins, Mr. McMillian, please come with me, the men's section is this way."