The Princess and the Pauper (Arabella) novel Chapter 1793

Sean glanced at his phone screen, and with a sly smile, Arabella teased, "Sean, you lost."

The rule they had set for their game was clear: No peeking at the phone, not even once.

"Ahaha, I did! I just couldn't resist. A bet's a bet."

When Sean checked his phone, as expected, there was a notification for a deposit of 5 million dollars. He considered the windfall a reward and without hesitation, he transferred the whole sum to his sister's number through the mobile banking app.

Then he texted David, [Let's see if you dare to trick me again.]

David hadn't anticipated that Sean would actually pull a fast one on him. How scheming he was! Did he have to do this to him for 5 million dollars? He almost believed something happened to Bella!!

[You...you got me good!] David was at a loss for words, but relieved that Bella was fine, the weight in his heart lifted.

Arabella’s phone chimed with the transfer notification as soon as she powered it on. She uttered immediately, "Sean, it’s just a game; you really don’t need to send me the money."

She hadn't intended to win Sean's money; it was all just for having some entertainment with Sean since there was nothing much to do.

"Don't you dare send it back. We agreed on the rules, and besides, spending money on you makes me happy. Plus, I'll let you in on a secret: this cash came easy; I didn't break a sweat earning it!" Sean's mood was clearly buoyant as he added, "Get some rest. I'm gonna take a shower."

As Arabella watched him climb the stairs, her phone buzzed again with a message from David asking what she was up to, along with eleven missed calls.

[Needs me for something? I was just playing a game with Sean] she texted back.

[What game?] David had a hunch that this game was somehow connected to the 5 million he'd just lost.

[Sean bet on who could go without touching their phone for half an hour. The winner got a $5 million prize.]