The Princess and the Pauper (Arabella and Romeo) novel Chapter 1407

Serena was the first to rise, her morning stillness interrupted by the sight of a maid tidying up the room. It was only upon inquiry that she learned her grandmother was coming for a visit.

Apparently, Arabella had received the news the previous night but had kept it to herself!

Damn it!

Was she trying to score some brownie points with Grandma?

She didn't even tell Serena.

She must be afraid of Serena stealing the spotlight!

Serena’s teeth were practically itching with irritation. She checked the opening hours of the nearby luxury shopping haven, which opened at 10 a.m. After gobbling down some breakfast and grabbing the credit card Martin had given her, she hurried out the door.

The Street was an upscale avenue that had developed more recently. It didn't have the renown of the most luxury street in the world, but it boasted all the luxury brands one could wish for.

By the time Serena arrived, it was already 10:30 a.m. The first store to catch her eye was QY, a towering three-story fashion temple with an impressive facade that screamed high aesthetics and status.

Serena felt a pang of discomfort. Why should a brand founded by a mere teenager stand its ground on this street, shoulder to shoulder with the big international players?

As she eyed the dazzling array of merchandise, she stepped inside, heels clicking assertively on the polished floor.

"Welcome to QY! All of us here are thrilled to see you. What can I assist you with today? My name is Jessie, your personal shopping assistant," Jessie greeted with a polite bow, at a forty-five-degree angle.

Hearing the arrival of a customer, the other sales associates also turned and bowed in Serena’s direction, creating a welcoming atmosphere.

But to Serena, this was nothing more than a ploy by QY to get customers to open their wallets—a far cry from sophistication.