The Princess and the Paupers

Phillip had been waiting, but Arabella was a no–show, and he was feeling peckish.

“Sir.” The butler entered again.

Phillip McMillian perked up instantly, asking with anticipation, “Has Arabella arved?”

Where was she? Why can’t he see her?

He looked outside, only to see the backs of a few bodyguards.

They stood like a wall and through the gaps between them, he could see a crowd waiting outside.

Phillip’s spirits dropped immediately

“Those are some small companies you’ve probably never heard of. They must’ve heard you’re hem resting so they came to pay their respects”

I don’t want to see them!” Phillip was irked by these

half past twelve and he was nowhere to be seen!

lunch with the madam. They’ll come after they

front of him and couldn’t help but advise, “Sir, why don’t you eat something first? The young master and madam may take a

two young folks, nobody knew when they

left me behind to go out for a meal!” Phillip felt neglected, mumbling to himself, “Left

Outside.

in

was tired and hungry, trying to butter up the emotionless bodyguards, “Gentlemen, we’ve been waiting here for an hour! It’s lunchtime, and the meal prepared for the Sir is getting

Panter, standing next to her, sneered at the food bag in her hand, “Would Mr.

bodyguards, “Gentlemen, can we go in now? You must’ve heard of the Panter family. Look at

of the restaurant Mrs. Panter ordered from

were better, Olga took out several envelopes she had prepared and pushed them into the

to see the Sir, Olga said with a smile, she didn’t care about dignity anymore, “When

immediately took out several bank cards from her bag. “Gentlemen, paper envelopes can’t hold