The Princess and the Pauper (Arabella and Romeo) novel Chapter 1646

At ten in the morning.

Three solemn black sedans pulled up in the open space near the hotel. The smartly dressed female bodyguard, after confirming that Arabella Bennett was the spitting image of the girl in the photograph, respectfully opened the car door for her.

Arabella climbed into the car in the middle and retrieved a black blindfold from her bag, handing it to the bodyguard for inspection.

She was well aware of the royal protocols - the fewer people who knew the whereabouts of a royal residence, the better.

The bodyguard was somewhat surprised; she had prepared a brand-new blindfold for Arabella but before she could offer it, Arabella had already presented her own for inspection.

The thick blindfold would block out even the faintest light. After checking it, the bodyguard handed it back with both hands, saying, "Thank you for your understanding."

Arabella nodded politely in response, donned the blindfold, and was escorted by the cars before and behind her to the princess's private castle.

After a smooth ride, the car came to a stop. The bodyguard opened the door for her, "Queen Abby, we've arrived."

What appeared before Arabella was a beautiful and imposing castle, different from the estates of the wealthy elite; this castle truly showcased the dignity and grandeur of royalty.

It was but one of many royal properties and had been a birthday gift to Princess Leah when she turned eighteen. Since reaching adulthood, she had lived there alone.

Alone, because other royal family members each had their own palaces and castles and did not normally reside here.

However, apart from her, there were a dozen female bodyguards skilled in combat and shooting at her side, and a slew of security guards inside and out to ensure her personal and property safety.

Arabella's arrival immediately caught the attention of the security guards. Many exchanged glances and kept a close watch on her through their earpieces.