The Princess and the Pauper (Arabella) novel Chapter 2003

"Romeo, you're the only one who can mess with me," Luna raised her voice so Harriet could hear, "What does she think she is compared to you? She's got nothing on my own brother!"

Harriet was taken aback by her not-so-warm homecoming. It dawned on her why Serena and Alma hadn't been able to win over Romeo—it was because of this feisty guard dog by his side!

Once they were in the office.

Romeo asked nonchalantly, "Done with the theatrics?"

Luna's tears turned into a chuckle, "Heh, Romeo, you always have my back. Didn't even call me out on my act."

She noticed the towering snack cabinet in Romeo's office, "You really have a snack cabinet this huge? I didn't believe the online gossip until now. I just chased off that vixen for you, so you owe me some treats, right?"

Romeo, ever the paternal figure, opened the cabinet and tossed her a bag of chips.

"So, Arabella is into these, huh?" Luna ripped open the bag with glee, grabbing a chip, just as Romeo added, "She doesn't like this flavor, so it's all yours."

Suddenly, the chip in Luna's hand lost its appeal.

"Don't make a mess," Romeo grumbled, hating crumbs on his carpet.

"But I saw a post saying Arabella makes a mess and you're always there handing her drinks," Luna retorted, extending her hand, "Where's my drink?"

"These are her favorites; you can have some water."

"Your staying out of it is the best help you could give."

"Why?" Luna was puzzled.

Carl explained, "Ms. Bella is playing a strategic game. Mr. Romeo doesn't want you to mess it up."

"What kind of game? It sounds thrilling."

"Just leave it, okay? The public opinion will shift soon enough. Arabella wants to let it simmer for a bit," Romeo added.

"As long as she's okay, I'm relieved!" Luna said, crunching on chips. "I've got screenshots of those fakes online, pretending to be her classmates, slandering her. I'll sue each and every one of them!"