The Princess and the Pauper (Arabella) novel Chapter 1678

He never saw it coming, that the girl would actually pull the trigger.

"Missed." Arabella pressed the barrel of the gun against Steward's temple once more, "This time, it's for real."

A collective gasp filled the room as everyone instinctively stepped back. They believed that this girl might actually pull the trigger on Steward.

Horace thought he saw a glimmer of hope. He never expected the boss to turn the tables with such ease. Just when he thought they could make a clean getaway, someone made a move, charging at Arabella with lightning speed.

"Boss, watch out!" Before Horace could finish his warning, he saw a dashing rogue exchange blows with the boss. Their agility matched each other's, making the fight seem more thrilling than a Hollywood action flick.

Steward hadn't expected Sean to come to his rescue. He touched his temple, relieved his life was spared.

Sean's skills were unmatched; few in the world could stand against him! Now, the missy was in for a world of trouble! It was better to let her learn that there was always a bigger fish. Let's see if she dared to be so bold in the future. Oh, wait, with Sean, there might not be a future.

Arabella's fist connected with Sean's chest, and she could feel him stagger. Was he injured? Sean hadn't expected such power and precision from a slip of a girl, especially one so nimble. She was definitely not one’s average girl-next-door.

They clashed again, and soon Sean's strong forearm landed on the girl's back. Arabella stumbled at the hit.

"Boss." Horace could hear the impact. It must've hurt. This damn man, had he never heard of chivalry? To strike his boss in the back.

Arabella didn't expect this man to actually land a hit on her. She gave a cold smirk and launched another attack. Sean's interest was piqued, "Who are you, really?"