The Princess and the Pauper (Arabella) novel Chapter 1839

Chasel couldn't help but laugh when he thought about coaxing compliments from his brother Sean.

Sean was hoping for Chasel to name a hundred of his virtues and to praise him, so that in return, he might consider putting in a good word for Chasel in front of their sister. But in the next second, Chasel unexpectedly spoke up.

"Envious? Why would I be? Out of all the brothers, you're always the last to get a gift from sis. And let's not forget, we've got other goodies, too. All you got was a loungewear."

"You've received other gifts?" Chasel’s words struck Sean like a bolt from the blue; he couldn't believe his scheming had backfired so spectacularly. "What else did you get? Show me!"

Jealousy surged within Sean.

"Wanna know?" Chasel teased with a mischievous grin, "I’m not going to tell you."

As Chasel sauntered off toward the main house, Sean quickly followed, eager for more information. "Come on, Chasel, what did she give you? We're brothers, man. You can't keep secrets like that from me!"

Inside the main house, the staff greeted Chasel with warm smiles. "Chasel."

"Where's Bella?" Chasel scanned the living room, but his sister was nowhere in sight.

"Miss Bella had lunch and went up to her room to rest," one of the servants informed him.

Chasel had hoped to catch up with his sister and present her with a small gift he'd picked up for her, but hearing she was resting, he settled onto the couch to settle some scores with Sean.

"How did you bully sis before? Tell me about it. Look at your face, a bit run-down—have you been getting a good beating from Hans these past few days?"

"That's nonsense. Hans has been treating me well. Not even a hint of reproach!"

"Is that so, Hans?" Chasel's sudden question caught Sean off guard.

Sean flinched. No way, when did Hans stand behind him?