The Princess and the Pauper (Arabella and Romeo) novel Chapter 209

"Let's get outta here, son." Mrs. Panter said, tugging at Zachary's hand, "You see, this girl ain't worth your love. Marry her and you'll be a laughingstock for life."

"That girl, so young, but she's Maestro Melody." Mrs. Bright sighed.

"Who you talking about?" Mrs. Panter questioned, following her gaze.

"The one standing in the middle of the stage, cold as ice, but the prettiest of them all." Mrs. Bright pointed out, "That's Maestro Melody. Bet you didn't see that coming."

Mrs. Panter stared at Arabella's icy face on stage, a little taken aback. So she was Maestro Melody? This might spell big trouble for the Panter family.

"I wonder who the lucky guy would be to marry her. Heard some entertainment companies tried to commission a piano piece from her, offering big bucks, but she wasn't interested. Said she didn't need the money." Mrs. Bright's words left Mrs. Panter shocked and flabbergasted.

In the past, she thought Arabella was all show and no substance, always putting on this icy front. Turned out, she was the real deal. Her aloofness and arrogance stem from her talent. She was too shallow, couldn't tell a pearl from a fish eye.

Zachary glanced at Arabella on stage. She was so beautiful, like the brightest star in the crowd. And Yolanda, compared to her, seemed so plain. Just an average girl, nothing special. He didn't even know why he liked her before.

Zachary stood up, leaving with his mother.

Yolanda on stage noticed, and instinctively wanted to stop them. But a crowd was demanding her to apologize!

Attlee and Olga were also being mocked and ridiculed. Feeling utterly humiliated, they just wanted to get out of there.

"You've infringed on the author's rights by plagiarizing his work for personal gain. You should be liable." Arabella said in a cold voice, "You'll be hearing from a lawyer soon."

Yolanda opened her mouth, speechless and utterly defeated.