The Princess and the Paupers

Chapter 23

Arabella held her phone close to her ear, catching the deep, magnetic voice of the man on the other end.

“My grandpa’s run into a bit of trouble. I need your help.”

Arabella was puzzled. Phillip seemed to be doing fine the day before.

What could have gone wrong?

“Where are you right now?” Romeo’s voice was as low and captivating as a cello, “I’ll come to pick you up.”

“Could you head to the Holy Cross Church in the suburbs then?”

The Holy Cross Church was not far from the mansion, and Arabella could reach in a few minutes if she took the shortcuts.

Romeo was taken aback, “Are you in the suburbs?”

“Mmm.”

old building left from the 80s, with no worshippers visiting the weed-infested place. What could

a trip to the

her plate and didn’t ask further, “I’ll send

done after the shoot, and Arabella, pressed for time,

entrance of the Holy

“Is Miss Arabella here for a photoshoot? She’s incredibly beautiful, and it would

Romeo fixed his gaze on the distance, awaiting the appearance of a figure. Suddenly, Carl

vision against the backdrop of the setting sun, turning the church into a picturesque scene. Her flowing dress and waving hair made her appear like a fairy

moment, he stepped out of the car and courteously opened the door for her, saying, “Miss Arabella, please come

man in the backseat

mesmerized by Arabella’s presence, replied, “He had some soup that someone brought, and now

from someone

“Yes.”

Phillip’s condition yesterday. Even if he

something wrong with

Arabella, if you don’t mind me asking, how old are you?” Carl glanced at the rearview mirror and asked, “You’re still in

looked like a little girl.

seemed casual, “I

Eighteen?