The Princess and the Pauper (Arabella) novel Chapter 1530

Lindsay felt like she was caught in a tornado of confusion and disbelief.

"I just pretended to be a disciple of Queena to fool you, and because of that, you doubt our friendship? So that’s why you wanted revenge and spread wild rumors and lies about me out there? How could you?!"

Lindsay was at a loss for words.

"I'm so disappointed in you," Serena said, her tone dripping with disillusionment. She then turned to Romeo and the other guests, "I'm so sorry, everyone. This evening's mess is on me. I apologize for causing such a scene. I know my presence will only spoil the mood, and I'm sure none of you want me here. I'll take my leave now. Enjoy the rest of your night."

"Hold on a second." Lindsay finally pieced together what was happening. It hit her like a lightning bolt—Serena had claimed to be Queena's disciple, and now, she was pinning the blame on her for the lies about Jamie Noelle intervening in her romance.

It had been Serena who tearfully told her the story. How come it suddenly become a sheer fabrication?

Could it be that Jamie Noelle never interfered, and Serena was lying again?

Realizing this possibility, Lindsay was about to explode with anger when Serena shouted, "I must have been blind to befriend someone like you. We're done!"

Lindsay was dumbstruck.

Fuming, Serena pushed through the crowd and intended on leaving, when Romeo said, "Who said you could go?"

Serena almost called him "brother-in-law" but stopped herself, fearing that the guests would question her relationship with Romeo, and even more, that her faux heiress identity would be betrayed. She feigned innocence, "I honestly had no idea she would make up such nonsense behind my back."

Lindsay was livid, "Who's making things up? You're the one who told me Jamie Noelle ruined your love life.

“I've hardly ever met Serena in my life, let alone had any kind of relationship," Romeo clarified in front of everyone, "My heart belongs only to the lady by my side."

With that, he reached for Arabella's hand in a gesture that seemed to touch everyone there.