The Princess and the Paupers

Chapter 167

[Arabella, what’s been keeping you busy these days? When will you pick up your Heart Ease Herb?]

Only then did Arabella remember that she’d been so swamped with work recently that she hadn’t had the time to pick up her auction purchase from Kelly Piper. [Just a heads up: there’s some really cool stuff at the recent auction. I know you’re swamped, so I snagged them for you. I’m a lifesaver, right?]

Arabella replied, “Well, if you think they’re neat, I’m sure I’ll like them too.”

“Of course, all top–notch stuff!” Kelly responded in a voice message. “Are you free tonight? Hayes has a new club opening, and they’ve invited us to the launch party, and it’s on the house! We can’t pass up an opportunity like this, can we?”

“Sure.”

[I’ll swing by to pick you up tonight. Let me know where later.]

“Got it.”

After sending the message on WhatsApp, Arabella turned to Romeo McMillan next to her and said, “I’ve got some stuff to do tonight, so I’ll have to head home early.”

her, beljeving she really had something going on at home

other side.

a fancier place for the gathering. Part of it was

tonight, Yolanda Murphy groomed and dressed herself early. Trying to appear slim, she almost skipped

in a stunning body–hugging dress, adorned with expensive accessories on her ears, neck, and wrist. Her hair was tied into a bun, looking alluringly

beauty. “Yoli, you

taken aback by her elegance. He never thought Yolanda could look so classy when

but now, with her dress up, she

here?” Yolanda’s voice softened as she took Zachary’s arm.

and said, “Zachary, if

honest: I’m

much.” Yolanda looked down, sounding a little

her, “I’ll

Olga couldn’t help but chuckle and quickly stepped

sincerely care for Yoli. Yoli, don’t overthink! Zachary has said so; he wouldn’t lie

for