The Princess and the Pauper (Arabella) novel Chapter 2176

Romeo discovered the secret hidden within the chessboard. With a few strategic moves, he managed to turn the tide, snatching victory from the jaws of defeat.

The bridesmaids glanced at their smartphones where Mr. Eugene had sent the answer of the test. Then they looked at outside to the chess game Romeo was playing, and it was an exact match!

How on earth did he do it?!

The main door swung open for him, and the bridesmaids ran upstairs again, lining up in front of Arabella’s room, determined not to let the groomsmen through easily.

“Come on, ladies, please be merciful and let us in.” the groomsmen pleaded, waving their treats.

“Don’t be stingy, give us a few more!” Cathy chided, prompting the groomsmen to reluctantly fish out all the small gifts they were carrying.

Each bridesmaid ended up with several gifts, each worth about a thousand dollars.

Their faces beamed with joy, yet they still didn’t open the door, instead signaling to the servants.

Nine servants came forward, each holding a painting, forming a straight line before the groom.

“One of these masterpieces was painted by Bella. If Mr. McMillian can guess which the right one is, I’ll let you in!” Cathy stood behind the line of servants, spoke with a bit of pride. The tables had turned; today it was her turn to “challenge” her cousin.

He had “punished” her plenty in the past!

Romeo and his groomsmen surveyed that each painting depicted different things.

“I must say, these are quite well done.” Timothy commented with genuine admiration.

Although unsure which piece was Arabella’s, Timothy, having grown up around great artworks, could tell these were not the creations of ordinary artists.

Derrick couldn’t figure it out; it would be easier to compare if the nine pieces were similar, but as it was, it was hard to tell the difference.

Jeffery, who had always admired Arabella’s art, felt that two of the paintings could very well be hers, yet he hesitated to guess which.

The other groomsmen simply shook their heads in doubt.

“This one,” Romeo said, his voice clear and mellow, as pleasant as sound of a babbling brook.