The Princess and the Pauper (Arabella)

Chapter 140 “Bella, this employee is doing such a great job, shouldn't we give him a raise?” Romeo said from the other end of the video call.

Upon hearing this, Dean immediately perked up, eyes full of anticipation as he looked at Arabella.

“If you don’t leave now, I'll donate your bonus this month to charity.” Upon hearing this, Dean nearly lost his footing in surprise and quickly got up, “I'm leaving right now!” “Watch what you say when you leave.” “Got it, Ms. Bennett. Rest assured, | won't breathe a word about your relationship to anyone...” Dean wasn’t paying attention and bumped his head on the office door. Wincing in pain, he covered his forehead and made a quick exit.

“Happy now?” Arabella turned to the man on her phone, her tone laced with resignation.

Romeo flashed a triumphant grin, “Wouldn't it be great if everyone knew about us?” “Bella, when can | go public?” Romeo asked next.

Dean had mentioned someone in the office planning to confess to her? That's just asking for trouble.

Looking at his handsface, Arabella felt overwhelmed, “I'm hanging up now.” “Hold on.” “What is it?” “I just want to see you.” Romeo leaned his handsface closer to the camera, his eyes filled with deep affection. “Don’t you have work to do?” Arabella had heard Carl's voice earlier and knew Romeo had other things to take care of. “Do I?” Romeo's gaze fell on Carl.

Carl braced himself to answer, “No...” “If you've got nothing to do, why did you cin?” Arabella was surprised that even Carl would lie. All thanks to Romeo.

“Ms. Bennett... | cto see if Mr. McMillian needed anything. | didn’t expect that all he needed was you. I'll just be going then...” With that, Carl placed the files on the table and out of Arabella’s view, he put his hands together in a silent plea for Romeo to get to work. After all, these projects were urgent and many employees were waiting for him! Romeo gave a nod of agreement. Carl quickly made his exit.

The morning quickly passed with Romeo’s persistent attention. By noon, Romeo was already waiting for her downstairs.

As soon as Arabella got in the car, he pulled her onto his lap.

“Romeo, you're crossing the line!” Arabella tried to get up, but he held her tightly.

“If you squirm, I'll kiss you.” Arabella glared at his smug face, “Could you be any more shameless?” “I could.” Romeo planted a kiss on her lips without warning.

Her lips were soft, and Romeo had intended to tease her playfully. However, after their kiss, he yearned for more sweetness.

Her waist was slender, and even through their clothes, Romeo could feel the softness of her skin underneath.

“Romeo!” Arabella attempted to push him away, but his other hand firmly grasped the back of her head, pulling her closer as he fervently absorbed her essence.

His kiss was like a fierce storm, catching Arabella off guard and rendering her defenseless. She pushed him away again, “Enough...” Although her voice sounded like a warning, to Romeo, it seemed like a tender whisper, accompanied by a playful undertone.

Normally composed and self-controlled, he was now teetering on the edge of losing control.

Arabella sensed his increasingly intense persistence and pushed him away forcefully, “Romeo, if you continue like this, I will be angry!” Romeo halted his actions, yet his eyes were still filled with profound affection.

“Bella...” Carl felt like he'd been hit by a truck...

Does no one care about his feelings? Don’t single people déserve respect?! Who knows how he feels driving them around right now? Nothing but agony! He felt like a third wheel! After what seemed like an eternity, their long kiss finally ended.

Romeo's eyes were still somewhat dazed, his voice full of affection, “Bella, I like you.” Arabella’s shoulders rose and fell slightly, still catching her breath.

Romeo's eyes were full of love, “I really like you.” “Is your company still hiring?” Romeo continued.

“Huh?” Arabella didn’t understand what he meant.

“Twant to be your assistant, or your personal bodyguard. | can clean your office. I'll do anything.” “Can't you have a bit of ambition?” Arabella responded exasperatedly.

“Is it unambitious to do things for a woman you like?” Romeo said softly, “Then | guess I'll be unambitious for the rest of my life.” ‘Arabella was touched by his sincerity. His gaze was genuine, his expression single-minded.

“I don’t like Serena.” Romeo cupped her face, speaking slowly, “The only one who can moveis you. It was you in the past, it's you now, and it will be you in the future.” “1 got it.” Arabella didn’t expect him to be so good at sweet talk. She turned her head to look out the window, pretending to be interested in the scenery.

Romeo flashed a devilish grin, “Your face is red. Bella, are you blushing?” Romeo affectionately teased her, “You're so cute.” Arabella didn’t reply.

Before she met Romeo, no one had ever called her cute. The most common word used to describe her was cold and aloof.

Romeo cupped her face, “You look great when you're shy, when you're angry, when you're jealous... even more so.” “When am | jealous?” “This morning.” Romeo held her face in his hands, “You were so cold to me.” Arabella didn’t think she was jealous, although she didn't like Serena’s behavior, she wasn't angry or jealous.

“If you don’t mind, next tanother woman approaches me...” Rémen teased, waiting for her reaction.

“Is there a next time?” Arabella raised an eyebrow, her tone carrying a hint of warning...

Romeo smiled, his eyes filled with adoration and joy, “I promise, there definitely won't be a next time.” Carl thought to himself in despair, I'm begging you guys, please stop!! Can they think about his feelings for a sec, maybe take their lovey—dovey stuff somewhere else?! What the heck did he do to deserve this kind of torment...

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