The Princess and the Pauper (Arabella and Romeo) novel Chapter 652

"I'm not sure, but keeping my distance from all the ladies seems like the right move," Romeo said, then looked up at Chasel and asked, "Chasel, what brings you here?"

"Bella said she wanted to take a walk alone, and I couldn't just sit still, so I came to check on her."

"Same here."

"Are you really not interested in Serena at all?" Chasel asked as they walked on, "If Bella hadn't come back to this family, would you have married Serena?"

"No way." Romeo's voice was firm: "Actually, I even considered calling off the engagement before."

Not only had he considered it, he had actually almost done it.

But then he found out that his betrothed was Bella, so he changed his mind at the last minute.

Hearing this, Chasel was taken aback. "Do you realize what calling off the engagement at the last minute would mean for our two families?"

"I'm aware."

It would mean a total fallout between the two families.

It would mean he and David could no longer be brothers.

It would mean he'd have a formidable competitor in the business world.

It would mean accusations from his family, a loss of the elder's dignity, and the reputation of the McMillan family being completely tarnished.

"But I can't commit to a lifetime with someone I don't love, and I believe you guys wouldn't want your beloved one being neglected by me either."

Chasel was puzzled: "Is Serena really that bad? Over all these years, hasn't she attracted you at all?"