The Princess and the Pauper (Arabella) novel Chapter 1982

Serena's presence left Holly at a loss for words. Even putting aside everything else, just looking at Serena in her wheelchair, with a plainly dressed "relative" in tow, Holly wondered how much money Serena could possibly have to spend in their boutique after being cut off from the Collins family wealth.

Not that Holly wanted her money anyway.

The Collins family's prodigal daughter's homecoming banquet was live-streamed yesterday, and everyone at the store had watched with a mix of fascination and disdain for Serena's shameless actions.

Though Holly was just an average sales associate trying to make sales and earn a little extra cash for her family, she didn't want a dime of Serena's money!

Just then, the store manager approached. "Holly, what seems to be the problem here?"

"Manager." Holly started with a hint of resignation, "Serena's here."

Upon hearing this, the manager gave Serena a thorough once-over. "With that getup, Serena, anyone would think you've done something shady and can't show your face."

Serena bristled at that. "What are you implying?"

"Come on, we all saw the Collins family's live stream yesterday. I just don't get how you have the nerve to show up here shopping today. The Collins took care of you for eighteen years and you tried to take down the true heiress of family. We don't welcome customers like you. Please, leave immediately!"

Serena was fuming. "What, is this your store? You think you can just refuse service to me?"

"You're welcome to file a complaint with our headquarters if you like, but let me tell you, RY has had several partnerships with QY. Let's see if they give you the time of day."

"How dare you!?"

"Blacklist her. She's not welcome in this store anymore." With that, the manager spun on her heel and left.

"Isn't Gladys here?" Serena asked for a specific associate, drawing curious glances.

Her hat and sunglasses kept her identity hidden from the patrons, who were left wondering who she might be. Her direct request for Gladys suggested she was someone of importance.

Of course, a few of the salespeople did recognize her but chose to keep quiet. None of them wanted to deal with her and acted as if she were invisible.

The sales associate, Amy, who had pretended to be busy with the jewelry, reluctantly responded, "Gladys is off for the holiday."

"Are you new here?" Serena eyed her name tag. "I haven't seen you before. You might not know this, but every time I come in, Gladys ushers me into the VIP room for a personal consultation, serving me tea and snacks."

Amy's expression turned disdainful. Nowadays, who in the country didn't know this girl tried to take out Arabella, the true Collins heiress, and had been thrown out of the Collins household for her misdeeds?