The Princess and the Pauper (Arabella)

Chapter 1775

But the moment he caught the razor-sharp glare from Louisa, his bravado melted into a sheepish stammer, "Take care now. Cool

off. No need to stoop to our level."

Louisa stormed out, leaving an aching Steward to rub his sore arm and turn to Sean, "What do we do now, Sean?"

Even Louisa wouldn't bail them out.

Sean was at a loss, so he whipped out his cell and texted David, the usual go-to guy for clever schemes.

[Got any tricks up your sleeve to cheer up Bella?]

Barely a second passed before his phone buzzed with a barrage of shocked, popcorn-munching, and roaring laughter emojis from

David.

Sean shot back, none too pleased, [Are you asking for a smackdown?]

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David called him immediately, "Sean, | mean, con, you had the nerve to tick off Bella in your own house? You've got some

guts, buddy. | won't even start on the fact that she could send you flying with a roundhouse kick."

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translation team!. Sean's frown deepened, "So everyone knew sis is a martial arts whiz but me?"

"Guess you should visit more often. I've always said that listing Bella's talents could fill nights on end."

"Got any bright ideas, then?"

"Sean, why do | hear a chill in your voice? You cold? She didn't lock you out, did she?" David could almost picture Sean's scowl!

when silence answered him, "No way, Sean, don't tellI'm right? Are you literally out in the cold?"

"Keep laughing, will you?"

David struggled to contain his mirth, "No, no, no, I'm not laughing at you. I'm the master at making sis happy, you cto the

right guy. But hey, there's this cool sports car about to hit the market, and I'm torn about the color. Letdecide, and I'll get back

to you."

Sean caught the hint, "Pick one, I'll buy it for you."

David was floored by Sean's unexpected generosity, thinking he might as well fleece Sean while he's at it.

"Sean, just so you know, it's five million bucks."

"Il said it's on me."

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"So you'll transfer the money now?" David was keen on sealing the deal, "I need to make a down payment."

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Sean hung up and wired the five million dollars to David's account. A notification chimed on David's phone confirming the

transaction.

"Spill it now?" Sean was getting impatient, not so much about the cold but worried his sister might take the argument to heart.

"Sean, to be honest, if you had the nerve to upset sis, you deserve stto stand and reflect. | was about to take her side and

give you a piece of my mind, but consider this five million dollars your ticket to peace." David hung up before Sean could respond.

Questions swirled in Sean's head as he realized his gullible little brother had just conned him.

Steward, sensing the drop in Sean's mood, ventured cautiously, "Sean, did David give you any good advice?"

"Zip it," Sean thought grimly. Alright, this was war. In a few days, he'd settle the score with David.

David, having cashed in, dialed up Hans, "Hans, there's something big, about Bella, and it's kinda risky. I'm not sure | should spill

it."

"Out with it," Hans' voice was as commanding as ever, "Whatever it is, I've got your back."

"Alright, Hans, but you've gotta protect me, don't letget hurt. By the way, lately my wallet's been thinner than me."