The Princess and the Pauper (Arabella) novel Chapter 259

Chapter 259 

Under a set of luscious lashes, her eyes were bright, her nose delicate, and her lips were like scarlet petals. 

Though she beared a resemblance to her mother, her innate elegance and nobility made her stand out from the crowd without even trying. 

Her beauty was otherworldly. 

Was that his sister, Arabella? 

She’s a stunner alright and seemed well–behaved. 

But why would she participate in the contest as an assistant? 

Was there something fishy going on here? 

Hans was stumped. 

The stage was semi–circular, with a hundred and twenty designers and assistant’s up on stage, facing the audience, separated by a screen in the middle. 

A big screen behind them magnified every movement they made. 

The host, microphone in hand, enthusiastically announced, “Round one is all about using the fabrics and accessories provided by us. You have forty minutes. Designers and their assistants make the most beautiful, temperamental dress you can think of.” 

The pretty attendants lined up to distribute the materials and accessories. 

“And now, let the competition begin! Start the clock!” 

Once the host left the stage, all designers started designing. 

Each designer was given the same white gauze and identical accessories – pearls, rhinestones, sequins, and the like. 

“This gauze is really good quality.” Molly touched the fabric on the tray, “Arabella, what do you want to design?” 

“Do you have any ideas?” 

“When I saw the gauze, I immediately thought of a wedding dress.” Molly has a brainwave, “Why don’t we design a wedding gown? But these accessories.” 

Molly noticed that the tray was chock–full of materials, “I guess a lot of designers will use pearls, sequins, and rhinestones to make their dresses look elegant. If we do the same, it won’t be original.” 

Arabella spotted the colorful embroidery thread on the tray and got an idea, “Let’s make a white wedding dress with rose embroidery. You can cut the dress, and I’ll embroider roses on it with red thread and use the green thread for leaves.” 

“Great idea!” Molly was immediately excited and picked up a ruler and scissors to start cutting the material. 

Hans noticed that they were brainstorming. His sister must have given the designer some ideas, providing her with motivation and direction. 

When the camera shifted to Arabella, she was busy embroidering the bodice of the dress with red thread. Hans noticed that her hand seemed to be injured? 

He whispered into the radio on his suit collar, “Zoom in on assistant number 16.” 

The backstage crew immediately magnified the image on the screen. 

Not just Hans, but everyone now noticed the bruise on Arabella’s right wrist. 

She’s injured? 

And it looked pretty bad.