The Princess and the Pauper (Arabella)

Chapter 1072 With enough practice and a keen sense of hearing, one could even guess the numbers on the dice just by the sound they made inside the cup.

In her quest to beat her grandfather at the game, she practiced relentlessly, gradually increasing the difficulty level. To this day, she could roll ten dice and have them all stand on their ends.

It wasn't trickery or luck that got her this far, but pure skill.

"Miss, would you be interested in joiningfor a game?" "Nyour price. As long as you're willing to team up with me, money is no object.” "Why don't you play with me? Any losses are on me, but we'll split the winnings. You take seventy percent and | take thirty percent.’ Many were vying for a chance to team up with Arabella, seven resorting to arguments.

Seeing his chance, Murray stood up and said, “Miss, may | have a word?" Arabella followed him out to a small bridge.

“l must confess, Nightshade was bought at a high price not long after | arrived in Watertown.” The light in Arabella’s eyes turned icy. So, they played her for a fool? “Let's split the $32 million. I'll take half" suggested Murray earnestly.

But Arabella’s eyes remained cold.

She was here for Nightshade.

Sensing her displeasure, Murray hastily added, "How about | take thirty percent? or, how about | take twenty percent?" Seeing her expression unchanged, he steeled himself and said, “You take ninety percent. | can't go any lower!" “Who did you sell it to?” Arabella’s voice was as cold as ice.

"A big shot whose n| cannot reveal. Once he wants something, there's no way we can get it back. But, | can help you find another Nightshade. | know a guy, who knows a guy, who should have one. Letcontact him, see if he can deliver it tomorrow. If he can, I'll give it to you for free!” Arabella took out her phone, "Your nurnber"" Murray quickly rattled off his digits.

After noting them down, she dialed his number, "This is mine.” Murray saved her number immediately, a little in awe. He cautiously asked, “So about our partnership, will you consider it?" Arabella sent him a string of bank account numbers, “Transfer ninety percent of the money to my account first.’ Murray was taken aback but quickly agreed, "No problem." As Arabella prepared to leave, Murray couldn't help but blurt out, "I'll transfer the money shortly. Please give it sthought. Don't consider anyone else. They're not as reliable as me! Any losses are on me, and we'll split the winnings. You can get ninety percent!" Arabella walked off the bridge, ready to leave Watertown, when a group of ten staff members hurriedly stopped her.

“Excuse us, miss, could you wait a moment?" Arabella raised an eyebrow, were they sore losers, looking to cause trouble? "I apologize for the inconvenience." The manager was on the phone, seeking instructions from higher-ups on whether they should let her leave.

Arabella looked coldly at the ten frail staff members, if a fight broke out, they would be at a disadvantage.

But her presence in Watertown had already drawn a lot of attention, any more commotion could attract unwanted company.

She didn't want to bring trouble upon herself, especially if Murray could deliver Nightshade tomorrow, she could return hthe day after. There was no need to engage these people and stir up unnecessary trouble.

“How long do | have to wait?” Arabella suddenly asked.

The ten staff members were taken aback. She was more cooperative than they expected, given her icy demeanor.

They underestimated her because of her youth, and they were clearly shaken.

Chapter 1073 "Just a moment,’ the leading staff member said.

“Alright, bringsomething to eat and drink.” Arabella strolled onto an empty boat, settled down, and began to appreciate the scenery on the water.

Several resplendent golden buildings reflected on the water, like an enchanting illusion.

The staff were taken aback by her audacity. Wasn't this young lady afraid of the potential danger of staying behind? Nonetheless, they brought her food and beverages, attending to her diligently.

Meanwhile.

The manager urgently dialed Danny's number.

"Danny, we've got a big problem! A girl just walked away with 32 million dollars from us. What's more, others started to win as well! We're taking a huge hit tonight!" "What?" Danny's voice held a note of surprise. "A girl?" Not a seasoned gambler, but a girl? "Yes, she looks around seventeen or eighteen, but her dice rolling skills are comparable to yours back in the day!" "How dare you!" Danny scolded, "Comparing anyone to me? Can she discern the dice by sound, can she roll the dice into a column, can she roll whatever number she wants?" “She can do all of that!" "What?" Danny realized that this girl was not ordinary and calmly asked, "Sendthe surveillance footage. Letsee." Soon, the manager sent over the live surveillance video.

Upon seeing the girl's familiar outfit, Danny was shocked. "Mr. Sampson, look." It was the girl from tonight! Dressed in casual attire, wearing a baseball cap and a mask, her dice-rolling actions were as smooth as flowing water.

Sampson gazed at the girl, and he said appreciatively, ‘This girl is remarkable." “Mr. Sampson, have you noticed anything unusual?" Danny focused intently on the video but couldn't see any signs of cheating.

Sampson replied with interest, "I never expected her hands to be capable of saving lives and gambling." "Mr. Sampson, do you think she’s cheating? At her age, how could she be so skilled?” Danny was still skeptical of the girl's abilities.

He scrutinized the screen so hard that he might have drilled a hole in it, but he couldn't find any evidence of cheating.

Sampson dismissed his concerns, “With enough practice, anyone could do it." "So will we just let her go?" She just won 32 million dollars from Murray! It was not thousands or tens of thousands, but 32 million dollars! Asum that large.

If they didn't investigate.

What if she cback? "She won fair and square, why shouldn't we let her go?" Sampson said with a grand gesture, "We should not only let her go but also treat her courteously and welcher back." "Welcher back?" Danny was incredulous. With her winning streak, wouldn't they go bankrupt? “Where is she now?” Sampson asked.

“According to the manager, when we stopped her, she was unfazed. She even went on a boat to enjoy the scenery and asked for food and drinks." Danny had never heard of anyone like her. This young girl, surrounded by dozens of people, didn't cry or show any signs of fear.

Instead, she leisurely went on a boat to enjoy tea and the moonlight. This was entirely different from what he had imagined.

Such composure was indeed praiseworthy.

Chapter 1074 “Take care of her. It's on the house." Upon hearing that, Danny couldn't help but marvel at the young woman's good fortune to have caught the favor of the gentleman.

Not only did she walk away with thirty million, but she was also enjoying herself on the boat and it was all free of charge! The boat was outfitted with plush sofas. Arabella leaned back, her hands laced behind her head as she looked up at the moon.

The boat rocked gently on the shimmering lake, like a soothing cradle lulling its occupants to sleep.

The scent of flowers from the shore wafted over, carried by the breeze, invoking a sense of peace and tranquility.

Coffee, pastries, and snacks were arranged next to the sofa. Arabella would nibble at them from tto time, a picture of contentment.

Ten employees, upon receiving the message, scrambled to pull the boat back to the next docking point.

"Miss, we apologize for any inconvenience. You're free to leave now." "If you wish to stay a bit longer, you could try your luck at our casino. We can provide you with five million in chips to play with.

Any winnings are yours, any losses are on us. Or we could arrange accommodations for you.

We offer a variety of scenic rooms for you to choose from." Arabella rose lazily after they had conferred with their superiors. Their respectful demeanor amused her. "No, thank you" "Whenever you wish to visit us again, Miss, you're always welcome." Ten employees fawned over her, akin to a swarm of bees around a queen. They escorted her to the exit, asking, "Do you need a ride? Shall we arrange a car for you?" "No, thank you." A Rolls Royce from the hotel she had booked was already waiting outside.

Upon seeing the driver in The Royal Hotel's uniform, everyone knew that she was no ordinary guest.

The Royal Hotel was well-known in their area, with over three hundred rooms, the cheapest of which cost a thousand a night.

The most expensive suite was on the 52nd floor, a luxurious space with floor-to-ceiling windows that offered a 360-degree view of the city's skyline.

The hotel also had a private spa, an oversized crystal bathtub, and other amenities that ensured guests had an unparalleled experience.

Once Arabella arrived at the hotel, she collected her key card and rode the elevator to the 52nd floor. She swiped her card and entered one of the opulent suites.

Sensors detected her presence and the lights automatically con. The curtains gradually drew back, revealing the stunning cityscape.

Arabella removed her cap and mask, tossed her backpack onto the sofa, and walked onto the balcony to take in the view.

She rarely had the opportunity to stand silently and appreciate such a sight.

The wind played with her long hair, eliciting a sense of comfort.

After a while, her phone pinged with a notification from her bank.

She had received twenty-eight million and eight hundred thousand, Murray's share.

She smirked, surprised that he had kept his word.

Elsewhere.

After a twelve-hour flight to Lidaria, Louisa switched her phone on to see a response from her daughter.

She relayed the message to Kenneth, “Our little girl's abroad. She said she had sbusiness to attend to.

Should we still ask her to come? Wouldn't that be too much of a hassle?" She couldn't bear the thought of her daughter being worn out.

Louisa replied, [Bella, my darling, which country are you in? Can you make a trip to Lidaria?] Arabella was somewhat surprised upon receiving the message. Her parents were abroad? In Lidaria? Chapter 1075 [Are you here on business, or just travelling?] Arabella lightly tap the screen with her slender fingers and replied quickly, [I'm near Lidaria. Shall we meet tomorrow? Upon seeing the response, Louisa was overjoyed and quickly responded, [Absolutely, what tsuits you tomorrow? [Might be in the evening.] [Fine, I'll send you the location before you come] [Okay.] In an effort to strengthen their bond, Louisa sent her daughter a playful emoji.

A warmth spread through Arabella's heart, and she responded with a similar emoji.

Meanwhile, Dr. Mark held his phone, pondering his message for a long time. Finally, he typed, [Prof, have you had a chance to look at the patient's medical history? | apologize for troubling you with such a trivial matter.] Upon typing this, he hesitated, knowing how his mentor disliked long-winded individuals.

He restructured his message, cautiously asking, [Prof, are you awake? I'm sorry to bother you this late.] After considering his words, he felt too formal and deleted the message to rewrite it.

[Prof, about my patient.] Would it be too abrupt? It seemed a bit rude.

So, Mark continued to type, delete, and rephrase, never satisfied with his words.

Arabella, fresh from her shower, took the initiative to message him.

Upon receiving the message, Mark was ecstatic, promptly calling Sampson, “Sampson, are you awake? Great news, my mentor is nearby and she's available to consult on Old Mrs. Griffith's case tomorrow afternoon!" “That's good news.” Sampson asked, “What does she like to eat and drink? I'll have it prepared in advance. How much should | prepare for her consultation fee?" “I'm not certain about her preferences. As for the consultation fee, my mentor may have her own standards.

Let's wait until she arrives." Regardless of the cost, as long as their mentor could make a visit, there was hope for Old Mrs. Griffith's recovery! “I'll pick her up tomorrow.” Mark, overjoyed, messaged Arabella, [I'm extremely grateful that you can spare the tto visit.

Whenever you're ready tomorrow, letknow, and I'll cto get you.] [Okay.] After responding, Arabella sends a message to Romeo via WhatsApp, summarizing the day's events.

“Are you hurt?" Romeo was concerned when Arabella mentioned a man being chased into her box at the auction, and how she nonchalantly saved him and knocked out a few goons.

“Will the man you saved today cause you any trouble? Do you needto send more people to escort you back home?” Romeo asked, worried.

“I'll be fine.” Arabella dismissed his worries, “They're no match for me. Once I'm done tomorrow, | should be able to head hthe day after" “Is that Murray reliable? If he doesn't get the Black Heart from his friend by tommorrow, haw long do you plan to stay there?” Romeo asked again.

“He assuredthat he could deliver the Black Heart toby tomorrow. He seers eager to collaborate with me, so | don’t expect any issues.” Arabella was quite confident in Murray.

“So, you're not going to collaborate with him?" Arabella chuckled, “Who would be so dumb as to stay and help others make money?" She thought, “Wasn't it better to make money on your own?" Romeo laughed lightly, “Then you should rest early and cback soon, I'll be waiting for you at home." "Okay." Arabella chatted with Romeo for a while longer before hanging up the phone.