The Princess and the Pauper (Arabella) novel Chapter 1983

A few days ago, the Collins family had already revoked Serena's VIP status at this boutique. Regardless of her financial capability to shop here, her actions towards the Collins family meant that being too welcoming to her might spell trouble for the store.

"Sorry, you're no longer a VIP at our establishment. You're welcome to browse this area, but the VIP lounge is reserved for VIP members only."

Amy's words drew the attention of several onlookers.

Serena felt embarrassed. That’s right, she remembered now. When the Collins family had grounded her, they also canceled her VIP status at all the luxury stores.

"I think your staff is well aware of my spending habits. The kind of VIP status I had before, I could easily regain it with just a few purchases today."

Amy didn't respond further, pretending not to hear, and continued organizing the jewelry display.

Serena spotted an emerald necklace behind the glass and pointed, "Let me try that one on."

Seeing Serena addressing her, Amy reluctantly responded, "I'm sorry, but that piece has already been reserved by another customer. It's being picked up tomorrow."

"What about that one?"

"That's a sample. It's been pre-ordered by three customers already. You'd have to wait three months."

"Gladys never made me wait, not even for a day."

"That was then."

Amy's words left Serena seething. What, she wasn't the Collins family's darling anymore, and now even a lowly sales associate dared to step on her?

The sales associate at RY ignored her, and now this SHINING STAR clerk dared treat her this way?

"Thinking a hat and sunglasses would make her unrecognizable?"

"Dressed like that, she must know she's done wrong."

Hearing the whispers around her, Serena felt increasingly mortified.

She had wanted to splurge today, to vent her frustrations, but she hadn't anticipated such a wretched experience.

"The security cameras have captured your behavior. If you don't want to make things worse, I suggest you leave immediately."

Amy's words enraged Serena. Leave, then. There were plenty of jewelry stores around. It wasn't as if she had to buy from this one.

Martin had money to burn, and Serena believe she could find the perfect piece of jewelry today!