The Princess and the Pauper (Arabella and Romeo) novel Chapter 1444

"Romeo is such a big spender, just look at this chess set he got me," Darren exclaimed with a mix of admiration and bewilderment. "You can't just find a fine set like this every day, even if you had the cash. I can't figure out where the kid managed to dig this up. He's really outdone himself this time."

Belinda chimed in with a warm smile, "And the painting he gave me, it's just to my taste. Not only is the craftsmanship top-notch, but every flower, every tree in it is so full of meaning. The boy is wishing me a life filled with blessings, longevity, and smooth sailing."

Her grin was so wide it looked like it wouldn't fit on her face.

Bard, holding the vase in his hands, added his praises, "The kid really put his heart into this one. I saw this vase at the auction earlier this year. Missed out on bidding, and it nagged at me for a while. How he got wind of it and managed to get it from that collector, of all people, and even in the original box."

It was no small feat, that was for sure.

The collector who had snagged the vase was a man who wouldn't part with his treasures for all the money in the world.

So for Romeo to have gotten his hands on that vase was a marvel in itself.

"Last time Romeo visited, he must have noticed my love for tea. He went out of his way to bring me this beautiful tea set," Eunice said, her eyes softening at the memory.

The set had caused quite a stir at the auction because of its unique design. It was known to enhance the flavor of the tea, making it a coveted item among tea enthusiasts.

Eunice had wanted it, but out of consideration for a business partner who was also set on acquiring it, she stepped back.

"Romeo filled a gap I had resigned myself to," Eunice said, her smile as beautiful as it was grateful.