The Princess and the Pauper (Arabella) novel Chapter 1667

"Got it."

"And if you can't sleep, or anything else comes up, just call me. I'm here for ya."

"Alright."

Romeo gazed at her with that adoring look of his, "Goodnight, I'm gonna miss you."

Off to the side, Ophelia's grin was threatening to split her face in two. Arabella caught her fighting back laughter and said coolly, "Goodnight."

Romeo knew she was about to hang up and felt a twinge of disappointment. Tonight, she hadn't noticed his wet hair.

"Don't forget to blow-dry your hair."

Suddenly, Arabella's caring remark cleared the clouds from Romeo's eyes, his gaze warming, "Will do."

She cared about him! She still had him on her mind! She noticed he hadn't dried his hair!

After hanging up the video call, Ophelia finally let out a giggle, "You two are just too sweet. Who knew that when two big shots fall in love, it's like this? You turn into a docile little lamb, and he's like a warm-hearted Prince Charming."

Gone was their usual icy facade! Both of their auras softened; it was just too cute!

Who knew how long they talked, but the next morning Arabella's phone was buzzing non-stop on the nightstand. It was Horace.

"Boss, you up? There's a guy named Sam, linked to that old fire, he's gonna show up at the underground auction tonight at eight. Should I get the guys to bag him?"

Steward entered, the room dark, the curtains drawn against the morning light. With utmost respect, he reported, "There's an underground auction at eight tonight. Word is Sam will show; there's something he wants to buy. This could be our chance. I'll have men in position, ready to strike and nab him."

"No screw-ups."

"Understood," Steward knew how crucial catching this man was to Sean. Previous leads had been disrupted by that girl, and now that they had a fresh trail, he hoped it would go smoothly.

Arabella's phone rang again; this time it was Jack.

"Boss, while I was digging into the truth behind the old fire, I stumbled onto something else. I'll send it over - it's about Carol."

Arabella replied calmly, "Alright, send it over."