Plan To Rich Until Old

The tears that Arabella had been holding back finally escaped, she feel warm and painful at the same time. Orchidia was really like a surrogate for her mother. The woman's kindness has always been selfless. Arabella is grateful that there are still people who love her. Orchidia pulled Arabella's tiny body into her arms. She gave a warm hug to the young girl who she considered her daughter.

"I love you too, Mom," Arabella whispered, crying. During this time, Arabella has always been strong and tough. But Orchidia is someone who means a lot to Arabella. Orchidia's sincerity pierced Arabella's heart.

Again the two women were lost in the overflow of their feelings. Moreover, Orchidia was moved to tears because Arabella called her mother.

Ancel secretly peeking at the two of them was crying sadly, he didn't expect the kind-hearted beautiful lady to live a miserable life too.

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The crying session is over. Arabella and Orchidia resumed their usual conversation while enjoying their dessert.

"I thought I'd been here for a long time, but it's only been more than an hour," said Arabella after looking at the watch Orchidia had brought.

"Right. Maybe it's because of crying, so it feels long" laughed Orchidia.

BRAKKK

The door of the cafe was forced open by some big men, Orchidia immediately hugged Arabella as if she wanted to protect the girl. Orchidia's simple action made Arabella smile faintly.

"AMATO! PAY YOUR DEBT!" snapped the man who seemed to be the head of the debt collection group.

Amato and Ancel ran out of their kitchen, "Tobi, please give us some more time. Can you see it? Finally this cafe is visited by guests" said Amato.

Tobi the chief debt collector looked at Arabella and Orchidia who he thought was like a noble family, "That's exactly it! You have to pay it right now, or I will confiscate your rotten shop" Tobi threatened.

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"Don't! I beg you, don't do that, Tobi. This is the only one I have. Please give me some time until this cafe stabilizes a little" Amato pleaded.

Amato even prostrated himself at the feet of the thug named Tobi, while Ancel began to sob. He prostrated and begged.

"I don't care! Pay now!" snapped Tobi unconcerned. There was not the slightest pity for the brothers who were prostrating in front of his feet.

Arabella got up from her seat, but Orchidia grabbed Arabella's hand to stop her from doing anything.

"Don't do anything, Arabella. They are thugs" scolded Orchidia with a worried tone.

"It's okay, Mom. I'll be fine," Arabella replied reassuringly. Arabella and Orchidia agreed that Arabella would call Orchidia Mom when it was just the two of them.

Orchidia who always believed in Arabella nodded in resignation.

"Your name is Tobi right?" Arabella chirps who is now walking quietly.

"Yes. What's the matter? Want to borrow money too?" replied Tobi. His eyes scanned Arabella's appearance, which was not so luxurious, but her demeanor reflected that of a noblewoman.

"How much debt does Amato have in total?" asked Arabella.

"50 Gold, with interest on the debt and a late penalty of 5 Gold" replied Tobi.

' I have enough money, and there's still some left. Shall I just help? let's just say I invested, because this place will surely be famous and great success in the future' thought Arabella seriously.

"Where's the note? Did you bring it? I'll be the one to pay off Amato's debt, and I'll also give you some money to keep the cafe safe. Can I?" asked Arabella.

Tobi the man crazy about money of course was happy, "Yes, Lady. Please have a seat, let's talk about this further!" Tobi invited with passionate enthusiasm.

"Lady, sorry... Don't bother yourself, we will try our best, and if-"

"Shut up. I want to help you guys, and we'll talk about that later. The important thing is that your cafe isn't confiscated, right?" Arabella cut in before Amato prevented her from paying all the man's debts.

' I want to invest, can't I? Long-term gain, I won't waste it,' Arabella thought happily.

Orchidia wanted to stop Arabella, but she knew Arabella wouldn't listen to her. Arabella must have been convinced and thought things through before making a decision.

"This is what it's like to have children," Orchidia muttered with a smile.

Finally, Amato's debt affair was over. This cafe is safe, and Tobi's group guarantees to take care of Amato's Café.

Arabella smiled broadly, 'my plan to live rich to old age is starting to work!' she said in her heart.

Arabella sat back down with Orchidia and fanned her face. Her gray eyes glanced at the two cafe owners who were looking at her with doubtful eyes.

"What do you want to talk about, Amato and Ancel?" asked Arabella softly.

Amato wrung his own hands, he was picking the right words to start a conversation with Arabella.

"Lady.. may I ask for a little of your time? I want to talk about my debt problem that you just helped pay earlier" said Amato. Ancel who was standing beside him, the boy's blue eyes scanned Arabella.

"Sure. Let's sit down," said Arabella.

The three of them—Arabella, Amato, and Ancel sat at the table next to where Orchidia was sitting.

"Look, Lady... if I may know what is your name?" asked Amato.

"I'm Arabella Fay Falzen," replied Arabella.

Hearing Falzen's name made Amato instantly straighten his seat, "The official daughter of the Marchioness Falzen huh," muttered Amato.

"Eh," Arabella who had thick eyelashes blinked, "the rumors have spread, haven't they?" asked Arabella.

Amato nodded, "rumors have been spreading since this morning, the most talked about the topic right now is Lady Arabella from the residence of Marquess Falzen who received an invitation from Grand Duke Malven" explained Amato with a respectful expression. He was afraid to say the wrong thing to a noble girl.

"So, this Lady is... Lady Arabella who is rumored to be very beautiful as an angel, always said sweet things, has good ethics, and her nature is soft, Brother?" asked Ancel with sparkling eyes looking at Arabella.