The Princess and the Pauper (Arabella)

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According to Bella, Sean didn't take her cash in the end. Instead, he dropped a cool $5 million on candy for her.

"Good for him, showing ssense." Hans loaded up his sister's plate with more breakfast delights, explaining, "lI meant to come

hto check on you three days back, but this nasty business abroad popped up and | had to stick around to handle it."

His sister had been rattled by that mess with the derelict building, and here he was, only now showing his concern. He felt a twinge

of guilt and self-reproach.

"You have got your hands full, lots of irons in the fire - it's normal. Don't sweat it, I'm grown up now, don't need to be babied."

Arabella understood where Hans was coming from, his situation, his feelings.

Take her, for example, she had her own pile of stuff to sift through, often too swamped to catch a break. Like the company Grandpa

Alberto left her to inherit, she hadn't even had the chance to pop over there once. And with the New Year around the bend, she

hadn't even had the Princess's gown tailored.

"The first t| chto see you after you returned, | spotted Serena's low-key shenanigans right off the bat." Hans said

while peeling a boiled egg for her.

"I had a sit-down with her back then, but the way she was all jittery and scared, | thought she'd straighten out."

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Arabella hadn't realized Hans had taken Serena aside. He had seen through her a long tago, no wonder he'd sometimes

expose her little tricks in front of everyone, even with a hint of reproach in his voice.

As Hans methodically peeled the shell, his voice remained calm as ever, "lI even warned Martha. Never thought those two would

double down and pull a stunt like this."

Seeing Hans place the peeled egg in her bowl, Arabella said, "Don't beat yourself up, Hans. Even if we could roll back time, our

family would still take her in. What's meant to happen will happen."

Because with the Collins’ family's character, not to mention their wealth, supporting a foster daughter was no issue, especially one

they'd grown attached to over eighteen years.

You don't just toss aside a foster child when your own daughter comes home.

"Bella." Hans realized his sister had a clear-eyed view of everything. Her principles, her experiences, her breadth of heart, and her

grace - Serena couldn't hold a candle to her.

Even if Serena had another go at life, she wouldn't reach the heights or the depth of insight Bella demonstrated.

"I bet you've figured out that | deliberately fell into Martha's hands, and | engaged her on purpose, all to show the family their true

colors."

Hans had indeed noticed, "You're brave, smart, and adept at thinking on your feet. You did good, but next time, let's keep the

danger to a minimum, shall we?"

Because luck wasn't always on her side, and it still worried him.

"This time, it was thanks to Sean. Without him, | wouldn't have gotten out so quickly. So, let's not hold a grudge against Sean,

okay? He's been good to me."

Seeing his sister sticking up for Sean, Hans nodded gently, "But if he ever dares to cross you, you should tell me, alright?"

"Will do."

Breakfast done, Hans ushered her into the study and sent out a message, [You can cin now.]

A person quickly appeared on the study's balcony, moving so fast Arabella barely caught how he got there before he was bowing

before them.

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"This is my sister, Arabella Collins," Hans introduced her in his usual composed tone.

"Pleasure to meet you, Ms. Collins," the man said, his disciplined demeanor suggesting he was no ordinary Joe.

"This is Lone Wolf. Heard of him?" Hans looked to Arabella.

"Lone Wolf?"

Arabella was surprised. She hadn't expected the legendary Lone Wolf to be a real person.

Rumor had it his team moved like phantoms in the night, quite elusive, commanding respect from many people.

And here he was, one of Hans' own.

Hans had such a force at his disposal, kept so well hidden.

"From now on, he's with you."

Hans' words took Arabella aback, "What?"

"You can command him and his men to do anything, have them protect you from the shadows." Hans was entrusting his most

capable, most trusted squad to his sister.

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