The Princess and the Pauper (Arabella and Romeo) novel Chapter 1459

"Romeo's here? Have a seat, make yourself at home!" Belinda beamed with warmth, "I caught the news today. That mess at the Ar-Bl-Clear Group, and you were the first on the scene. You're such a hero."

Hidden on the second floor, Serena watched as her grandparents fussed over Romeo, bringing him tea and pastries, clearly over the moon with their grandson-in-law. Serena couldn't help but clench her fist in frustration.

Was all this really necessary?

Her aunt was so blatantly biased, inviting Romeo over for dinner but not Martin!

Was it just because she thought Martin wasn't graceful enough to sit with them?

With these thoughts swirling, she covertly snapped a photo of the scene and sent it to Martin.

[Seeing this just makes me feel sour. Aunt Belinda invited Romeo for dinner. I wish she'd invite you too." Maybe because I'm not a true Collins by blood, they don't pay me much mind, and that's spilling over to you. Martin, when will we ever get some respect from this family?]

Her message was loaded with implications.

It was as though Eunice didn't value Serena and thought Martin wasn't good enough, intentionally excluding him.

Martin quickly replied, [It's my fault for not making more money, for not being able to hold my head high in front of your family. Before I was too proud, too arrogant, thinking that making money by myself would be enough to provide a good life for you. I see now that was naive. From now on, I'll seize every opportunity to give you the life you deserve.]

Serena felt a twinge of irritation reading his words. No matter how hard he tried, he wouldn't surpass Romeo in just a few months.