Arabella raised an eyebrow, âRomeo? The richest man on earth?â
âYou canât possibly not know that Romeo is the richest guy in the world, right? Heâs been number one for three years straight! I heard heâs handsome but has a bit of a temper, can be a little scary sometimes!â
Arabella decided to ignore him and stop listening to his nonsense. She went downstairs to grab breakfast, planning to go back to bed after eating. âAre you there? Boss?â
System notification: Your message has been blocked by the recipient.
âWhy did you block me again?!â
Serena was up early today, chatting and laughing over breakfast with Martha and Holly.
When Arabella walked in, they quickly exchanged glances and stifled their laughter.
âMs. Arabella, your breakfast will be ready soon.â
The chef noticed Arabellaâs arrival and started plating the prepared meals with meticulous attention to detail.
Meanwhile, Martha and Holly acted as if Arabella didnât exist, not even bothering with a simple greeting.
âBella, why are you up so early?â
Serena was the first to speak. She wore a graceful smile, âIf youâre used to sleeping in, thereâs no need to change that just because youâre here.â Arabella ignored her, her eyes were drawn to the wellâ
prepared breakfast that looked tantalizingly delicious.
âMs. Arabella, Iâm Daniel. I prepared your breakfast today.â
âWeâve got Canadian geoduck congee, milk fish maw, Mexican pancakes, avocado toast, Doric cheese sandwiches, lobster bisque, and handmade coffee and milk. I wasnât sure about your preferences so I prepared a bit of everything. Enjoy! If thereâs anything youâd like me to improve, feel free to let me know.â
Thank you.â Arabella wasnât fussy about food. She just wanted to finish quickly and get back to sleep.
However, Serena and Martha exchanged glances before blurting out, âBella⦠I heard youâre planning to visit Romeo, can I tag along?â
Arabella didnât stop eating her cheese sandwich and sipped on her milk.
âIâm on vacation right now, so I have time. Iâm usually too busy to spend time with you.â.
Seeing Arabellaâs lack of response, Serena continued, âYouâre probably not used to such grandeur, you might be nervousâ¦I know Romeoâs personality and temper very well, if you happen to say or do something wrong, having me around can help ease the tension. Although Romeo isnât particularly fond of me, Phillipâs always happy to see me. I think heâll be friendly towards you too.â
âOf course, our dear Ms. Serena is Old Mr. Phillipâs favorite!â Holly looked at Arabella haughtily, âWith Ms. Serena around, even if you mess up, Mr. Phillip will let it slide because of her.â
Martha, thinking her plan was working, whispered to Serena, âIâll go prepare the outfit youâll wear today.â
âIâm riding in Romeoâs car. If you want a ride, go ask him,â Arabella suddenly said, âTelling me wonât help.â
âBella⦠you donât agree?â
âThatâs right.â
Serena looked awkward, surprised by Arabellaâs direct rejection.
After seeing Arabella finish her breakfast leisurely and leave, Holly was a bit upset, âSheâs only known Romeo for a few days? And sheâs already using his name to threaten you? Sheâs so full of herself!
Does she really think sheâs Romeoâs girlfriend?!â
Serena clenched her teeth, Romeo didnât want to bring her last night, and now Arabella didnât agreeâ¦
This country bumpkin was just afraid of her stealing the spotlight, wasnât she?
âMs. Serena, donât worry. Let her mess up and make Phillip unhappy. Then you can visit Phillip. When he compares the two of you, heâll realize youâre the ideal daughterâinâlaw!â