The Princess and the Pauper (Arabella) novel Chapter 1919

Actually, she didn't have to make a phone call at all.

After finding an excuse to leave, she made her way to the garden.

Romeo had already messaged her, saying he would come over to join her for dinner.

"Bella!"

Suddenly, a voice called out.

Alma caught up to Arabella, "Can we talk?"

She'd noticed earlier that Arabella was bored and didn't want to stay in the living room, hence the excuse to step outside.

Arabella didn't have much to discuss with her. As she started to walk away, Alma said, "I'm not like Serena, I don't play her childish games. Let's wipe the slate clean on the past. With Serena out of the picture, I think we could be great friends."

Before Arabella could respond, Alma presumptuously added, "Even if we can't be good friends, there's no need to be enemies, right? I really admire you. You and Serena are worlds apart."

Arabella looked up, eyeing her shrewd and confident cousin.

At Mr. Eugene's last birthday, Alma haughtily challenged her to a violin duel, claiming they'd see who Jamie would take on as a pupil.

They both played a piece that Regan and Jamie had performed together—The Life.

Arabella was clearly superior, but Alma, not accepting defeat, insisted on another round, only to lose again and had to abide by the bet: she was banned for life from the violin world and could no longer touch anything related to the violin.