The Princess and the Pauper (Arabella) novel Chapter 2061

Yolanda couldn't believe her eyes. The once haughty and aloof Arabella was actually spitting blood, a mix of shock and glee flickered in her gaze.

"The guy didn't lie to me, the poison in this drug is potent indeed." Yolanda watched Arabella with a twisted joy, asking expectantly, "Are you feeling like your insides are being ripped apart, like you can't hold on any longer? Don't worry, I won't let you off the hook that easily. This agony is going to torture you for three hours. After that, you'll die a gruesome death, bleeding from every orifice. In the meantime, I'll savor the sight of your impending demise, writhing in pain."

Arabella felt the poison coursing through her organs.

"Do you know why it's three hours?" Yolanda taunted, "As much as I'd love to watch you suffer longer, what if Romeo and his gang come to your rescue? So, three hours should suffice!"

It was the perfect plan to torment Arabella and yet prevent any heroics from Romeo.

Despite Arabella's expertise in pharmacology, always taking antidotes before starting a mission, those days were gone.

Her body wasn't truly invincible against all poisons.

At that moment, she felt an excruciating pain tearing through her, yet aside from a pale complexion, her expression remained as indifferent as ever.

"Now that I'm like this, can my friends go?" Arabella managed, coughing up another mouthful of blood.

Yolanda was ecstatic, "I've no real interest in your two buddies, but the one above has to stay. Who knows if you'll try something sneaky."

"Fine." To Arabella, saving even one was a victory, "I just want a moment to say goodbye to my friends."

Her voice was clearly weakening.

"You think you can still trick me?" Yolanda was instantly on guard.