The Princess and the Pauper (Arabella) novel Chapter 1882

Through a side gate and a series of security checkpoints and recognition portals, they truly entered the castle grounds.

The six truck drivers who had unloaded the cargo didn't have the clearance to proceed further. The castle staff took over, hefting the enormous crates inside. Once in the exhibition hall, they carefully unpacked the boxes, unveiling the pristine garments to be displayed and later scrutinized by the castle's proprietor.

Arabella and Sean, guided by two female bodyguards, traversed the frost-kissed garden to a charming drawing room where they were to wait.

Soon, the six outfits Arabella had designed were also delivered there.

The drawing room was as grand as the one where Leia had received her last time, but Arabella's state of mind was entirely different on this occasion.

At the moment, she was meticulously arranging her designs.

A servant brought in coffee and pastries, and Sean, without hesitation, took a seat. "Bella, let's take a breather here."

Arabella continued her work, prompting Sean to bring the refreshments to her. "Have some coffee first, it smells pretty good."

"I'll have some later, just keep it away from the clothes, will you?" she said, focused on her task.

"How about some pastries then?"

"I'm not hungry."

When Leia arrived, she found Sean holding a plate in one hand and a cup of coffee in the other, coaxing Arabella to eat.

A shadow of melancholy and surprise crossed Leia's eyes. Why was Sean here? And what was his relationship with Arabella?

"Bella."