The Princess and the Pauper (Arabella) novel Chapter 2100

His voice echoed down the corridor. Not only did Fitch hear it, but also the servants, the bodyguards—all of them heard it.

“No!” Serena shouted back, equally loud.

She was a seasoned liar by now, her expression filled with anger and indignation, as if it was Martin forcing a confession from her and she were innocent.

Martin laughed, a sad, self-deprecating sound, and tears fell. “Knowing me as you do, do you think I’d ask these questions without solid evidence?”

Looking into her eyes, he asked with utter disappointment, “After everything, you still won’t tell the truth?”

“Who’s been feeding you these lies?” Serena gambled, convinced Martin was trying to trap her. Her eyes reddened as she insisted, “Do you believe strangers over me?”

Martin’s laugh was even more bitter. Before, he’d been fooled by that pitiful, wronged facade of hers.

Mistakenly thinking she was pure, innocent.

“Let’s call off the engagement,” Martin suddenly stated. “You really don’t belong in our family.”

“What do you mean?” Serena's face instantly turned sour.

They were speaking in the hospital corridor. Although the nurses and patients in other rooms were discreet enough not to eavesdrop, there were still several servants and bodyguards, and Fitch nearby, watching and listening to it all.

Martin didn’t care about her feelings at all, announcing the breakup in public.

Where did that leave her dignity?

Even though Stinger had been out of touch for two days, he was fiercely loyal to her biological father. There was no chance of him betraying her.

Then how did Martin find out?

As long as Stinger didn’t confess, was there any evidence that could be traced back to her?

“You’re still wondering whether I have evidence, right?” Martin’s self-mockery hit a peak as he laughed bitterly, “Even now, you don’t feel the slightest remorse for your murderous actions, and all you think about is how to get away with it, how to deceive me, to make me think you’re innocent!”

Serena’s complexion turned gloomy.

“I finally understand why the Collins family kicked you out, and why Arabella didn’t want to be friends with you after returning to the Collins family. Because you’re terrifying!”