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.”

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

told Kelly, “I need to make a trip to the Holy Cross Church, got some

plate and didn’t ask further,

done after the shoot, and Arabella, pressed for time, simply nodded, “Okay.”

the entrance of the Holy Cross Church.

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

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

dress, Arabella looked like a stunning vision against the backdrop of the setting sun, turning the church into a picturesque scene. Her flowing

beauty. After a moment, he stepped out of the car and courteously opened the door for

the man in the backseat before seating herself next

Arabella’s presence, replied, “He had some soup that someone

from

“Yes.”

he drank

something wrong

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

a

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

Eighteen?