The Princess and the Pauper (Arabella) novel Chapter 2064

Arabella was ushered to safety by a convoy of protective cars.

A group of white sedans, upon witnessing the scene, sensed trouble brewing.

“If we don’t deliver her back, the boss won’t cut our final check.”

“Those black cars can’t be the girl’s lackeys. Let’s step out and have a word, ask them to butt out.”

“We need to snag this girl. She left the boss in a bad way, and the boss’s itching to make an example out of her.”

“Have you lost your minds? Don’t you recognize the Bugatti Veyron's plate? That’s Romeo’s car! Floor it!”

Someone's voice crackled through the walkie-talkie, and the white sedans immediately made a U-turn and sped away.

Romeo’s men, however, were quick to draw their guns, pursuing the fleeing vehicles.

One of the white sedans was riddled with bullets, its passengers sent to meet their maker.

Another white sedan found itself ensnared by three black cars and surrendered in an instant.

Yet another was sent tumbling across the vast, open desert, rolling several times.

Romeo didn't give chase. He opened the door to the silver car and lifted the bloodied girl.

“Where are you hurt?” Romeo was both pained and furious as he cradled her into the Bugatti Veyron and gently placed her in the passenger seat, his eyes red-rimmed, “Who did this?”

“Just poisoned.” Arabella, not wanting to worry him, managed a weak smile, “Take me to Reflections Villa.”

“We’re heading to the hospital first,” Romeo declared, starting the car.

“No need,” Arabella insisted, her insides feeling as if they were being ruthlessly torn apart by an invisible force, clinging to Romeo’s shirt, “I have the antidote there.”

Understanding her, Romeo didn’t forget to command his men to take Edith for treatment before they left.

The call automatically connected to the car system, and the voice of his subordinate filled the car.

“Mr. McMillian, we’ve got the perp. It was that Yolanda from the Murphy family. Orders? Shall we take her out?”

Arabella spoke up, “The full story's still unclear, take her to the precinct for now. When I’m better, I’ll settle the score.”

Hearing her voice, the subordinate promptly responded with respect, “Yes, Ms. Bella.”

Romeo, noticing Arabella’s complexion growing paler, sped up to get her back to Reflections Villa.

The entire Collins household was in shock as they saw Bella's blood-soaked clothes.

“Bella, my darling girl.” Louisa was distraught with worry, “What happened?”

She had only been out to dinner with her husband and their future in-laws, only to return to Romeo carrying her daughter into the living room.