The Princess and the Pauper (Arabella) novel Chapter 1528

Serena had just returned from the restroom when she caught sight of Romeo, his arm wrapped snugly around Arabella's slender waist, boldly announcing to everyone, "She's the one for me, the love of my life."

Serena stood rooted to the spot and felt like being struck by lightning. It was unbelievable to her that a man like Romeo would make such a public declaration.

"Congratulations, Mr. McMillian, on finding your soulmate," many guests came forward with their well-wishes.

"I heard a rumor that Mr. McMillian was engaged to a Miss Collins. I thought it was true, but it seems it was just a gossip."

"How did Mr. McMillian and Jamie Noelle meet? We're all so curious."

"It must have been Mr. McMillian who pursued Miss Noelle, right?"

"Wasn't it Miss Noelle who butted into someone else's relationship first?"

That last comment froze the atmosphere instantly.

Everyone turned their eyes to the person who gave the comment in the crowd. It was Madeline. She probably hadn't expected her muttered words to attract so much attention.

A path was cleared, leaving Madeline exposed under Romeo and Arabella's scrutinizing gaze.

"What do you mean by that?" Arabella asked, cutting straight to the chase.

Romeo's gaze also settled on Madeline. "Making things up out of thin air?"

Madeline, who had never been one to handle such confrontations, especially not against such a glamorous couple, faltered, "Isn't it true?"

Her voice had noticeably diminished.

The guests around murmured among themselves.

"Could the McMillian-Collins engagement rumor be true, and did Romeo and Serena really split because Jamie Noelle got involved?"