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 and not questioning

the other side.

Part of it

the gathering tonight, Yolanda Murphy groomed and dressed herself early. Trying to appear slim,

adorned with expensive accessories on her

were stunned by her beauty. “Yoli,

who was there to pick her up, was taken aback by her elegance. He never thought Yolanda could look so classy when

softie, but now, with her dress up, she seemed gentle,

here?” Yolanda’s voice softened as she took

probably entranced by her beauty, so she seized the moment and said, “Zachary, if my classmates ask if you’re my boyfriend or

honest: I’m your

me much.” Yolanda looked down, sounding a little down. “What if something changes

“I’ll do my best to persuade my mom.”

Olga couldn’t help but chuckle and quickly

we trust that you sincerely care for Yoli. Yoli, don’t overthink! Zachary has said so; he wouldn’t lie to you, would

go for your gathering!”