The Princess and the Pauper (Arabella and Romeo) novel Chapter 73

When Attlee disclosed the company's predicament to her, she immediately assured him, "Mom, Dad, I'll help the company out!"

"What a good kid!"

After Arabella got home, she found a crowd in the living room, all showering Serena with praises.

"Serena, you're amazing! You won first place in the piano competition!"

"It's such a blessing to work in this household, getting to listen to such refined piano playing every day."

"Serena's piano playing is truly enchanting!"

Louisa was the first to notice Arabella's return. "Honey, you're home from work? Was your first day exhausting? Did anyone at the company give you a tough time?"

"Ms. Bennett is home?"

"Folks at the company were saying that the person who took charge today was really impressive. They don't even know they're talking about my precious daughter, haha."

Noticing all the attention on Arabella, Serena, feeling a bit jealous, walked over.

"Sis, you're back?" She put on a gracious smile and said, "How about we all go out for a meal tomorrow? On one hand, to celebrate your taking over the company, and on the other, to welcome you back home! What do you think?"

She purposely didn't mention her first-place win, feigning concern for Arabella.

"We haven't really taken you around since you got back, and you've been working hard. Let's go out for a meal.”

Serena, seizing the opportunity, took Louisa and Kenneth's arms and cooed, "Dad, Mom, what do you think?"

"I think it's a good idea." Louisa looked at Kenneth, who also nodded, and said, "Bella, what do you think?"

After a day's work, Arabella arrived at The Happy Chef with Romeo, saying, "Okay, no need to pick me up later; I'll go home with my parents."

"Call me when you get home."

"Sure."

Meanwhile.

It took Attlee a lot of effort to book a room at The Happy Chef. Even though it was the lowest tier, it wasn't something just anyone could book, unless they were the richest person in Tranquil City!

Mrs. Panter didn't think much of Yolanda, who was raised by a cleaner and had an aura of poverty about her, even when dressed in designer clothes. The occasional glimpse of self-doubt and sensitivity in her eyes couldn't be concealed.

However, upon hearing that Yolanda won second place in a piano competition, Mrs. Panter's attitude improved slightly. But when she heard Attlee’s request, she wiped her mouth with a napkin and said, "Mr. Murphy, I'm afraid we can't help with this."