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."

Did Mr. McMillian mean to break the news to Phillip after everything was done?!

But news like calling off an engagement would spread fast. When Phillip found out, he must be very angry. They could only hope the news would take its time to spread. Phillip's heart couldn't take another shock...

Kenneth and Louisa finally waited until Arabella came home. They eagerly sat her down at the dinner table, heaping food onto her plate.

Serena, red-eyed from crying over Phillip's situation, didn't dare show her face. She lied that she had already eaten and hid in her room.

She was afraid of what her parents would think of her if they found out...

After dinner, Arabella chatted with her parents a bit before heading upstairs to bathe.

Kenneth and Louisa were chatting on the sofa, when suddenly, a servant came in with news.

"Sir, ma'am, Mr. McMillian is here!"

The reporting servant was a bit panicked, as Romeo was a big name in high society.

He was known to be cold-hearted and ruthless. He held sway over all darkness and light, and not just him, all servants would cower in his presence...

Kenneth and Louisa exchanged wordless glances. Romeo? Why was he here? Could it be...

Did he know Bella was back?

It hit the fan...

"Quick, show him in." Kenneth was a bit flustered, exchanging a glance with Louisa. What were they going to do?

Erik didn't dare delay and personally led him in.

Soon, Romeo and his entourage entered the room.

Dashing and sharp-eyed, his well-tailored suit fit his status.

His presence was like a king ruling the world, radiating a powerful aura the moment he appeared.