The Princess and the Pauper (Arabella) novel Chapter 1798

"Or am I really that intimidating?"

Sean's question left his assistant on the verge of tears, stuttering, "No, no, not at all."

"Then why are you shaking?"

His words struck terror into her heart, and with a trembling hand, the coffee she was bringing to Steward spilled all over the plush carpet.

Both Sean and Steward were speechless, so as Carl and Romeo who just walked into the room.

Poor girl was absolutely petrified. She frantically grabbed some napkins to clean up, but before she could even make a dent, Mr. McMillian and Carl walked in. Tears welled up as she stammered, "I'm so, so sorry, Mr. McMillian. I just messed up."

It was her fifth day as an intern, and the last thing she wanted was to lose her job over this.

Seeing the commotion, Sean couldn't help but think, “What kind of bogeyman is Romeo, scaring the daylights out of a secretary? Is he always this harsh with the young ladies? Not a shred of gentleness?”

With this in mind, he raised an eyebrow, all the better to save his soft side for his sister.

"You can go," Carl interjected, coming to her rescue.

The secretary quickly bowed in apology to everyone before making a swift exit.

"My apologies, Sean, Steward. She's new. I'll bring in fresh coffee in a moment. You guys go ahead and talk."

While the secretary was a bundle of nerves, Carl was the epitome of composure. After he closed the door behind him, Romeo's gaze shifted to Sean. Before he could even greet him, Sean cut to the chase.

"Have a seat." Sean had the air of someone who owned the place, his presence commanding as he lounged on the sofa with casual authority, "I'll get straight to the point. I have a sister who was lost to us and found half a year ago. You aware of that?"

Romeo nodded, her tone gentle, "I've heard."

"Then you must know about your engagement?"