The Princess and the Pauper (Arabella) novel Chapter 1558

Many were gobsmacked by her move.

Holy smokes, she must be new, right? To actually sit next to Romeo.

Didn't everyone know Romeo hates being disturbed at lunchtime?

Though they weren't dining at the same table, her seat was just to the left of Romeo, barely half a yard away.

Romeo didn't like people getting close. Especially women with nervous dining habits, he could tell right away what she was after.

Lena felt Romeo's gaze and thought she had caught the attention of the formidable CEO. She ducked her head, pretending to spill soup on her blouse, then turned and asked politely, "Excuse me, do you happen to have a napkin? I've accidentally stained my clothes."

Romeo's eyes fell on her, seeing right through her little ruse.

"Are you new here? I haven't seen you around before. Hi, I'm Lena from the admin department. Which department are you in?"

"Lena, is it?" That's when Arabella returned, taking her seat on Romeo's right. His tone softened a bit, "Finished your call?"

"Yeah." Arabella glanced at Lena, "Didn't your admin manager give you a handbook on your first day? The group's structure, the company's main business, the heads of each department - weren't they all in the booklet? Sounds like the admin manager dropped the ball."

Lena was flustered by the sudden appearance of this commanding woman, "May I ask who you are?"

"My wife," Romeo introduced.

Lena's face was beyond shocked.

When did Romeo get hitched?

She was doomed, how could she not have known Mr. McMillian was already taken.