The Princess and the Pauper (Arabella and Romeo) novel Chapter 1701

"You could find a spot, and I'll take care of the order."

The coffee shop was an old-school kind where orders were made at the counter. As Romeo queued, a few girls noticed him, drawn irresistibly to his charm.

"He's gorgeous."

"Is he a couple with that girl here from earlier?"

"They’re such a good match."

"I’d love to add him on WhatsApp."

"Me too, and let’s do it! A guy that hot—If I don't add him now, I'll regret it for life."

One brave college student, studying abroad at Belloria University, summoned her courage. She approached Romeo with a tentative "Hi," and bashfully asked, "Could I possibly have your WhatsApp? I'd love to be your friends."

"Apologies, I'm already engaged," Romeo declined politely.

Yet, despite the affable refusal, the girl remained captivated by his gentle voice and courteous demeanor.

Returning to her group, she exclaimed, "He was so polite and well-mannered, even apologized for being engaged. That girl over there, she must be his fiancée, right? She's so lucky. I adore guys who can gracefully deflect such attention!"

"Totally."

Arabella had chosen a window seat when her phone vibrated with a WhatsApp message.

[Arabella, have you arrived?]

It was from Timothy.

"[I'm here,] she typed back.

She had a rendezvous Timothy at two, and Romeo, ever the escort, had accompanied her.