The Princess and the Pauper (Arabella) novel Chapter 1276

Chapter 1276

The mountain top restaurant was a single-storeyed structure, made predominantly of glass, giving it a chic and elegant appearance. Every table offered its customers a window seat, ensuring a mesmerizing view of the enchanting night.

The restaurant didn't have any private suites, so Bard had positioned himself by the window. When Arabella walked in after finishing her phone call, he handed her the menu, saying, "You choose the food"

Arabella skimmed through the menu, which was full of delicacies, and asked, “Any dietary restrictions, Uncle Bard?"

“None whatsoever, I can eat anything."

Arabella ordered a few dishes and after placing the order, she started replying to other messages.

Ten minutes later.

The food started to arrive.

Bard watched as Arabella devoured the food with apparent delight, completely devoid of any etiquette. His gaze softened once more.

She was indeed unique.

“Eat up,’ he said, smiling as he helped her with the food.

"Sir, ma'am, your order is complete. Enjoy your meal,’ the waiter said, bowing before leaving.

Bard looked at Arabella surprisingly, "Is that all you ordered?"

That seemed like very little.

“It's a waste if we can't finish it."

Bard started to laugh, reaching for the pad when Arabella stopped him, "Uncle Bard, we really can't finish it all.

We can come back another time for the other dishes. We don't have to eat it all now.

“This is the first time I'm treating you.” Bard was cut off when the lights in the restaurant suddenly went out.

The customers panicked, hiding in the corners, relying on the moonlight to watch a man and a woman fight off a dozen men in black.

“Who are they? What is happening?"

A customer tremblingly took out his phone and turned on the flashlight. Seeing the light, the men in black instantly turned murderous and flung a dagger at him!

The customer turned a ghastly white.

Before the dagger could reach him, Arabella threw a plate at the dagger, knocking it off its course, saving the man's life.

As the men in black launched another attack at Arabella, she deftly used the steak knife in her hand to fend off three of them in a matter of seconds.

Bard was surprised at his niece's agility and proficiency. It reminded him of Mr. Bryant, whom he had met many years ago in another place.

It was not just her stance, but also her skills that seemed eerily familiar.