The Princess and the Pauper

Chapter 1988

Elsewhere.

Ever since Arabella's identity was revealed, the number of guests visiting had surged, and Reflections

Villa was bustling for days on end.

That day, a couple breezed through the front door, showering Arabella with compliments from head to

toe.

"Bella, these sweet-talkers are Gustave and Odelia," Louisa said with a beaming smile, "They're our

family’s business partners; we have been working together for over a decade."

Arabella caught on quickly, greeting them politely, "Hello Gustave, hello Odelia."

"My, what a sweet child, not only beautiful and with a lovely voice! You two hit the jackpot with her—

she's absolutely perfect!"

Odelia, all smiles, rummaged through her bag and pulled out two cards, insisting on giving them to

Arabella.

"Odelia, you're too kind. Bella's all grown up now." This belongs to NôvelDrama.Org: ©.

"This is just a token of our affection from Gustave and me; please accept it."

"Bella, since it's a gesture from Gustave and Odelia, you should take it."

Knowing it was vain to refuse, Arabella graciously accepted, "Thank you, Gustave. Thank you, Odelia."

"Oh, what a polite child." Odelia continued, her joy evident as she presented a beautifully wrapped gift

to Arabella, "This is for the New Year. May the coming year bring you joy and success in all you do."

"You’ve already given her cards, and now a gift? It's too much!" Louisa said with laughter in her cheeks.

"It's our first private meeting with Bella, and we already feel bad for not preparing an additional

gift. After all, she's just so lovable; it's only a small present. Don't make us feel like outsiders!"

"Bella, don't forget to thank Gustave and Odelia for their kindness."

"Thank you, Gustave and Odelia."

"She’s so well-mannered. I suddenly feel the McMillian family is so lucky, imagining one day Bella will

marry into their family."

Just then, a family of three arrived.

"You're here?" Louisa stood to greet them, her face alight with joy.

"We wanted to come here a couple of days ago, but seeing so many cars parked outside Reflections

Villa, we didn't want to overwhelm you and Kenneth. So we decided to visit early today, and look, I

guessed it right; it's less crowded now," Penny explained, then greeted Gustave and turned her

attention to Arabella.

"Let me introduce you, Bella. This is Mr. and Mrs. Stapleton, and their daughter, Macy," Louisa said,

smiling.

"Hello, Mr. and Mrs. Stapleton. Hello, Macy."

"Hi Bella," Macy greeted in return.

Penny handed Arabella the gifts, noticeably larger than the ones from Gustave and Odelia, and they

felt a bit uneasy.

Louisa nodded at Arabella, who accepted with thanks, "Thank you, Mr. and Mrs. Stapleton. I also wish

you a New Year filled with prosperity and happiness."