The Princess and the Pauper (Arabella and Romeo) novel Chapter 1776

In no time at all, Hans had wired two million dollars to him.

"Thanks, Hans! Go give Sean a piece of your mind, will ya? He's upset Bella."

After delivering the message, David, back to his old tricks, sought out Chasel. "Hey Chasel, you curious about something involving Bella? For a mere two million, I'll spill the beans!"

Chasel immediately transferred the two million dollars.

David couldn't believe how easy it was to make money off his brothers. "It's Sean. He's been bullying Bella. Go give him what for."

Next, he went to Clark. "Clark, man, we've got trouble. Someone's got Bella all riled up, and I need two million for the courage to talk."

Clark transferred the money without hesitation. "Alright, spill it. Who's the jerk bothering my little sister?"

"It's Sean. Time to go have a word with him."

Flush with cash, David transferred a cool eleven million dollars to his sister's account, feeling on top of the world.

"Bella, here's some spending money for you. The holidays are around the corner, go treat yourself to some new clothes. Day after tomorrow, I'll be home to hang with you—can't wait to see you!"

Arabella was a bit dazed receiving such a large sum out of the blue. "David, you don't have to keep sending me money. I'm fine. Besides, you work so hard for it."

"No, Bella, making this money was a breeze, seriously, no sweat. You deserve it!" He had contemplated saying a good word for Sean, but then thought better of it. Why should he, when Sean had upset Bella? Let him stand out in the cold for a bit longer!

Sean's mouth twitched. That David had really spread the news far and wide.

Back in the living room.

Belinda suggested that Serena apologize to Arabella, but Arabella refused. She didn't want to deal with the endless tears and drama.

"What do you guys think?" Belinda looked around at the others.

Serena had done so many terrible things to Bella, and now she couldn't even muster a simple "sorry." It was letting her off too easy.

"Trying to harm Bella, and now an apology is supposed to mean something? She just doesn't want to be locked up in the chilly basement, doesn't want us all to be disappointed in her, doesn't want us to hate her. With the holidays coming up, lots of family and friends will be visiting, and she doesn't want her deeds to be exposed, ruining her image."