The Princess and the Pauper (Arabella and Romeo) novel Chapter 1977

Today marked the grand homecoming soirée for his fiancée, and Romeo made it a point to give her all the limelight. Romeo lingered in the background, not wanting to steal her thunder. Romeo wanted the spotlight to shine solely on her, the true heiress of the Collins family returning to her rightful place.

Arabella stood alone on stage, her beauty so captivating it seemed as if she were a masterpiece come to life.

Romeo took his time ascending the stage, aware that not only the guests but also the viewers on the live stream were buzzing with excitement.

"Good evening, everyone. I'm Arabella's fiancé, Romeo," Romeo announced.

The room erupted with applause, and the online crowd couldn't help but gush over the sweet moment.

Romeo's gaze settled on Arabella with tenderness and adoration that could not be mistaken.

The journalists were spellbound, their questions momentarily forgotten in the wake of such a display of affection.

But it didn't take long for one eager reporter to stand on tiptoes and seize the opportunity to ask, "Mr. McMillian, I bet a lot of people are curious—when are you two planning to tie the knot?"

The question sent another wave of applause through the room, everyone eager for Romeo's reply.

"Bella's still in school, but as soon as she gives the word, we're ready," Romeo paused, his eyes twinkling as he looked at Arabella, "Personally, I'd like it to be sooner rather than later. I'm quite smitten with her and I long to wake up every morning with her by my side."

The cheers were deafening, and the live stream comments went wild.

A CEO's public declaration of love—could it be any more perfect?

Not just Romeo, but the guests and online viewers alike were smitten with this sweet exchange.

The crowd began to chant for a kiss, and as always, Romeo obliged, leaning in to press his lips to hers with all the passion and openness that characterized their love.

The photographers went into a frenzy.

After the homecoming festivities concluded, the McMillian and Collins families exited the grand hall, with reporters in tow hungry for more.

Any questions about Arabella were answered with enthusiasm.

Phillip's phone rang amidst it all, and after answering the call, he couldn't resist boasting to the nearby journalists, "That ringtone you just heard? Composed by Bella herself."