The Princess and the Pauper (Arabella) novel Chapter 439

Chapter 439 

Even though Yolanda was reluctant, she went into the changing room under everyone’s watchful eyes, changed into her dress, and handed it to the clerk. Just as she was about to leave, the clerk hurriedly ran up to her. 

“Wait.” A store employee hurriedly caught up, “Miss, you’ve broken the zipper on your dress. And there’s a tear on the side.” 

Upon hearing this, Zachary frowned, “What kind of material is this? How come it breaks so easily?” 

“Sir, it’s because your fiancée’s waist is a bit too thick. This skirt is designed for slender waists. Your fiancée should have felt it tight around her waist when she tried it on. She must have squeezed into it” 

Yolanda bit her lip. It was true that she had to take a few deep breaths to barely squeeze into the dress when she put it on earlier. 

She just wanted to create the illusion of a slim waist, but she wasn’t careful when taking off the dress, and ended up tearing it. 

The clerk patiently explained, “According to our policy, you guys are blacklisted customers without purchasing rights. But since you’ve damaged the merchandise, you will have to pay the full price, which is 1.3 million dollars for this dress. Would you like to pay by credit card or cash?” 

Hearing this number, Zachary’s mood soured. Was it that expensive? 

Noticing his confusion, the clerk continued, “This is a design personally made by our founder. The materials are top–notch, and the floral patterns on the dress hem are studded with diamonds.” 

“Zachary.” Yolanda did see the price when she tried on the dress. She thought she could use this opportunity to squeeze some money out of Zachary, but she didn’t 

expect. 

Whispers began to spread among the onlookers. 

“No ordinary tailor can fix that tear.” 

“So they spent 1.3 million dollars on an unwearable dress.” 

“They’re blacklisted customers. Even if they bought it, they can’t wear it, right? Otherwise, QY could sue them.” 

“What a self–inflicted mess.” 

The murmurs reached Zachary’s ears, making his face even grimmer. 

Just then, Olga, who had heard the news and rushed over, saw her daughter and future son–in–law surrounded by a crowd. She hurriedly pushed through the crowd and pointed at Arabella, “Yoli, is this woman bullying you again? I’ll teach her a lesson.” 

With that, Olga lunged at Arabella. 

Earlier on the phone, Yolanda had told her that Arabella had humiliated her in public. Olga and her husband happened to be nearby, so they rushed over at once. Before Olga could land a slap on Arabella’s face, her wrist was caught by Arabella. 

With a light flick, Arabella threw Olga to the side, crashing into a mirror on a pillar. 

“Mom, are you okay?” Yolanda rushed to her aid, while shooting Arabella a glare. 

“Arabella!!” Zachary shouted, then quickly went over to help. “Are you okay? Where did you get hurt?” 

“This mirror is worth ten thousand dollars. You should be thankful it didn’t break.” 

Hearing Arabella’s casual remark, Attlee in the crowd was fuming, “Arabella! How could you be so rude? Have you forgotten all the manners the Murphy family taught you over the years? You clerks, why aren’t you showing her the door? What are you standing around for!”