The Princess and the Pauper

Chapter 1950

"Yeah, Bella wished us a Happy New Year bright and early, and even had someone drop off gifts,"

Grandpa Beck mused, just as his smartphone chimed. Glancing down, he saw a notification - Arabella

had accepted his cash gift!

"There we have it, she took it, she finally took it!" Grandpa Beck couldn't contain his joy. "Must've been

too busy to check her phone until now. That girl, working hard even on the holidays. I wish I could take

some of that workload off her shoulders."

"She accepted, she really did." Grandpa Charles joined in the merriment. "Beck, at our age, we might

only be able to pitch in for a few more years. Besides, Bella's all grown up; she doesn't need an old-

timer like you to share the burden. We should just make sure we're not holding her back."

"And let's not forget, she attends all sorts of events as a fiancée. We can't take that off her plate. But

she's wise beyond her years. If she starts spinning like a top from all the busyness, she's got that

McMillian boy to keep her in line, right?"

Grandpa Eugene's words sent Grandpa Beck into a fit of laughter. "That's right."

Arabella had accepted their gifts, knowing full well they'd be miffed if she didn't. She sent a voice

message thanking them for the gift and telling them to get some rest, promising they'd catch up the

next day.

"Look at that, Bella's concerned about me!" Grandpa Beck cleared his throat, trying to sound his most

affectionate, "Sweetheart, you get some rest too. Tomorrow's your big welcome home party, and we'll

be there bright and early. I was going to ask for your help choosing a suit from the several I've picked

out, but Mr. Eugene said not to bother you with such trifles. So we've all helped each other pick out our

outfits."

"Okay, okay, enough about that. Weren't we telling Bella to get some rest? You're going on and on

again." Grandpa Charles chuckled, interrupting him before addressing Arabella, "Sweetie, go get some

sleep. From tomorrow on, everything’s going to get better and better."

The grandpas were thrilled to catch a reply from Arabella and couldn't resist responding, each taking

their turn. Arabella, with a gentle smile free of any impatience, even sent a video to chat with them for a

while before finally saying goodnight.

The next morning, Arabella woke up to find the best stylists, makeup artists, and photographers had

already arrived at Reflections Villa.

As she stepped out of her room after freshening up, everyone bowed in greeting and introduced

themselves.

Arabella nodded in acknowledgment. "Thanks for all your hard work today."

"It's our pleasure to serve you and to witness one of the most important moments in your life!"

"Let's have Bella eat breakfast before we start on her look," Louisa suggested with a beaming smile,

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Descending the stairs with Louisa, Arabella was met by her five brothers and Romeo, all dapper in

sharp suits.

"Why are you all up so early?" Arabella asked, touched by their warm smiles. "Don't tell me one of you

was more excited than me and couldn't sleep all night?"

"That would be me! I was too thrilled to sleep a wink!" David confessed.

The mere thought of being able to go out and about with his sister from today, to openly share her

photos on social media, filled him with glee.

Now everyone would know Arabella was his dear sister!

The others shared in the anticipation, each experiencing a restless night, all eagerly waiting for today's

event. Once the welcome home party kicked off, the entire country would recognize Arabella as the

true Collins family heiress!

"Ms. Bella, there are three people outside looking for you." a servant began, casting a knowing glance

at Romeo.

"Cathy and the others have arrived?" Arabella's eyes shifted to Romeo, then back to the servant as she

instructed, "Please, show them in."