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.”

no worshippers visiting the weed-infested place. What could a girl like

need to make a trip to the Holy Cross

her plate and didn’t ask further, “I’ll send your stuff over later.”

be done after the shoot, and

entrance of the Holy

“Is Miss Arabella here for a photoshoot? She’s incredibly beautiful, and it would be a shame if she isn’t!”

his gaze on the distance, awaiting the appearance of a figure. Suddenly, Carl exclaimed, “It’s Miss Arabella! I knew it! She must be here for a

sun, turning the church into a picturesque scene. Her flowing dress and waving hair made her appear like

a moment, he stepped out of the car and courteously opened the door for her, saying,

backseat before seating herself next to him without any

some soup that someone

soup from someone he knows?”

“Yes.”

Phillip’s condition yesterday. Even if he drank

there must be something wrong

you?” Carl glanced at the rearview mirror and asked, “You’re

looked like a little girl.

Arabella’s tone seemed casual, “I just finished my university

Eighteen?