The Princess and the Pauper

Chapter 1984

"Dora, let's get out of here."

Even though Dora knew they were being unreasonably snubbed, the mall was buzzing with chatter

and, to avoid any further negative attention that might tarnish Serena's already fragile reputation, she

pushed the wheelchair away without speaking further.

As they passed by an upscale handbag boutique, a stylishly dressed middle-aged woman was just

stepping out, swinging two shopping bags from her recent spree.

"Mrs. Bright?" Serena caught sight of her and instinctively called out.

Over the years, Mrs. Bright's family business had flourished thanks to the benevolence of the Collins

family, so she frequently showed up at their doorstep with expensive gifts as a token of gratitude.

During occasions like Christmas, Mrs. Bright would go the extra mile to present Serena with two Text © 2024 NôvelDrama.Org.

designer handbags, each starting at a value of $200,000, all in the hopes that Serena would put in a

good word for the Brights with Kenneth and Louisa.

Nicola, who had just made a purchase at the fashion boutique, glanced in their direction. Despite the

hat and sunglasses disguising the girl in the wheelchair, she recognized Serena's figure and voice.

Without pausing or even acknowledging the greeting, Nicola shifted her gaze and continued on her

way, acting as if nothing had happened.

"Who was that? She clearly saw you saying ‘hello’ but ignored you. I wonder where she's rushing off to

with such bad manners!"

Serena let out a cold laugh. Now that Arabella was the Collins family's darling, Mrs. Bright was

obviously too busy sucking up to the new favorite to bother with someone from the past.

"Dora, let's just go home." Serena had lost all interest in shopping.

"Serena, we're already here, why not treat yourself a little? After all, it was what Mr. Cooper would have

wanted."

Persuaded by Dora, Serena considered browsing a little more, but as they neared a watch boutique, a

loud voice erupted from within.

"Show me the best and most expensive ladies' watches you have. I'm here to buy a gift."

That voice was...

Serena looked inside and, sure enough, it was her Aunt Rachel!

Rachel's voice was always booming, filled with confidence and authority, and her manner exuded

command – a woman clearly accustomed to being in charge.

"Listen up," she announced to the clerks, "the person I'm buying for today has seen every imaginable

luxury, so you'd best bring out the crown jewel of your collection! Don't worry about the price; what

matters most is rarity and exclusivity."

Perhaps because of the arrival of such an esteemed customer, a clerk hurried to close the shop, and

upon seeing Dora with the wheelchair-bound Serena at the entrance, mistook them for customers and

apologized in a hushed tone, "I'm sorry, but we're closing up."

The doors shut swiftly before them.

"What's going on with these stores today? Either they ignore people or they're too busy catering to the

VIPs."

Serena seemed unfazed as she explained, "Do you know why the woman inside wanted the best and

most expensive watch?"

Dora shook her head.

Dora's eyes widened as the penny dropped.

"So, the woman buying the watch inside, you know her?"

"I did call her ‘Rachel’ just now." Reаd at NovelDrama.Org

Realization dawned on Dora.