The Princess and the Pauper (Arabella and Romeo) novel Chapter 33

But Romeo's tone didn't sound like he was kidding at all!

Carl swallowed nervously, "Mr. McMillian, your betrothal to Serena was arranged by the elders. If you cancel it tonight, it's like embarrassing the Collins family... It'll ruin the long-standing friendship between the Collins and the McMillian families..."

That was the real kicker!

Romeo was silent, just quietly watching the traffic outside the car window.

"Mr. McMillian, I know you don't like Serena. To be honest, I don’t like her either, and I find her contrived and hypocritical. Compared to her, I find Ms. Arabella much more likable! But this isn't just about you and Serena, it's about the two big families, the Collins and the McMillian..."

Thinking about Phillip lying in his sickbed, Carl knew he would flip his lid if he found out.

"Mr. McMillian, could you maybe reconsider?" Carl made a last-ditch effort to persuade him.

But Romeo just turned his gaze, saying nonchalantly, "Get the gifts ready, we're going tonight."

"Mr. McMillian?!"

Carl knew once Romeo made up his mind, no one could stop him, but he still plucked up the courage to say, "Even if you don't care about the Collins family, regardless of your friendship with David Collins, or Serena... at least think about the old man's feelings?"

Not only would he lose his great-grandson, relations between the McMillian and Collins families would fall apart, and he would be called untrustworthy.

How could the old man cope with such a blow?

But Romeo didn't change his decision.

Carl knew further words were futile, feeling helpless.

Mr. McMillian's engagement won't be decided by anyone. If the old man forced his hand, it would backfire...

If anyone's to blame, it's Serena. Her behavior today didn't earn Mr. McMillian's favor, it made him call off the engagement...

"Let's not tell my grandpa yet. I'll tell him myself when he's feeling better."