The Princess and the Pauper (Arabella and Romeo) novel Chapter 1248

"Hans, how could you possibly think that? Martha has been taking care of me diligently for eighteen years. She has done a lot of hard work."

Serena explained sincerely, "I know it's wrong of me to bad-mouth Arabella to friends, but this really has nothing to do with Martha. Hans, no matter what happens in the future, if you're upset, vent it on me. Don't involve Martha."

"You seem to have a deep bond with her," Hans looked into the girl's eyes, his expression somewhat complex.

"When dad was busy with the company, mom was often accompanying him. It was Martha who stayed by my side. No matter if I had a fever, fell ill or whatever, during every bleak and peak moment of my life in the past eighteen years, it was Martha who was with me."

"So, is she better than family?"

"She's as good as family. Hans, don't think so poorly of her. She has been genuinely good to me." Serena said, sounding a bit distressful, "You’ve deducted her pay and year-end bonus after a month of her hard work. Hans, please, don't do this again."

At this moment, Julian knocked on the door, "Mr. Collins, the person in charge of the jewelry company, Mr. Ferber is here."

"Let him in."

"Yes."

Julian ushered Bruno Ferber in. Seeing Serena's poor state, he couldn't help but jest, "What brings you here, Serena? What happened to you?"

"I fell accidentally. Did you come to laugh at me, Mr. Ferber?" Serena retorted jokingly.

"Hahaha. My future boss, I wouldn't dare laugh at you. I'd be afraid you'd fire me." Mr. Ferber laughed heartily.

Serena was a bit confused and immediately turned to Hans. What did he mean? His future boss? She didn't understand.

Seeing her reaction, Mr. Ferber chuckled and turned to Hans, "Mr. Collins, haven't you told Serena yet that she's going to be managing the jewelry company?"

Upon Serena heard this, her eyes widened in surprise. Managing the jewelry company? Hans wanted her to manage it? Really??