The Princess and the Pauper (Arabella) novel Chapter 1674

Before anyone could even catch their breath, the sordid deeds of Meredith were suddenly laid bare for all to see.

It turned out that he had fallen in with a bad crowd, participated in muggings, assaulted people to the point of grievous injury, raped young women, and had even been involved in a hit-and-run that claimed the life of an elderly person.

All these incidents were things Maureen had kept from her husband, dealing with them in secret to keep her son out of trouble.

As shock rippled through the crowd, they also learned about Katherine's plagiarism of QY's work, with a demand for a public apology by midnight or they’d face a lawsuit. Moreover, her bullying of another girl at school had led to that girl's tragic suicide attempt, and this too was now coming to light.

"It's true what they say, a rotten apple doesn't fall far from the tree. Kids are just like their parents."

"This has nothing to do with Rudolf. It's all on that wicked woman. She's spoiled her kids with her own malice."

"I can't believe Meredith has gotten away with such heinous acts over the years. Does someone like that even deserve to carry the Brooks family name?"

"I always knew Meredith was rude, always looking down his nose at people. But I had no idea he was not just arrogant, but also so heartless."

Meredith, standing to the side and hearing the condemnation from relatives and neighbors, was itching to rush up and shut off the video. But Dennis stood atop the highest step, watching him coldly, as if certain Meredith wouldn't dare approach.

Meredith had previously learned the hard way not to mess with Dennis. Yet, in a fit of reckless courage, he bounded up the steps, intent on pushing Dennis aside to turn off the video.

Carol dragged them to her mom's grave, forcing them to their knees with a kick. Dennis stood with a foot pressed on Meredith's stomach, and with a groan of pain, Meredith woke from his unconscious state.

"Hiring a hitman?" Carol struck Maureen, not holding back in the slightest, "I'm getting justice for my mom today. She died without knowing that a complete stranger could do something so cruel to her."

"Enough, look what you've done to my mom. Carol, have you lost your mind? If you keep it up, she's going to die!"

"My mom's already dead. What right does your mom have to live?" Carol asked, her eyes blazing with fury.

Caught off guard by Carol's ferocious onslaught, Katherine was stunned. Carol was supposed to be weak and sickly, yet she fought with the ferocity of a boxing coach.