The Princess and the Pauper (Arabella) novel Chapter 862

Chapter 862

Clark slumped on the couch, lost in a sea of despair. Had it not been for Bella's intervention, he would still be oblivious to the danger Carol was in.

How many hidden truths were lurking behind this predicament?

"Clark, drink up, will you?" Jack offered him a glass, speaking earnestly. "Solitary contemplation won't solve anything. Once we get the results from the tests, everything will be clear."

"No, it won't be that simple." Clark felt as though he had led Bella into a foggy maze with no clear direction in sight. The exit seemed so far away.

"Clark, when did you become such a pessimist?" Jack insisted, nudging the glass closer.

Clark accepted the drink, but his heart wasn't in it. "It's not pessimism."

It was the reality of their situation, the mounting evidence that offered no reason for optimism.

Where was Carol? Was she safe? No one could answer him.

"Don't worry. With our boss on the case, there's no mystery she can't solve." Ever the optimist, Jack downed a swig of water from his bottle.

"But how did Bella know that those guys would go to Carol's house today." Clark's gaze fell on Jack.

"You wouldn't know this. Our boss found several hidden cameras and bugs in Carol's house, oh, sorry, I meant Mrs. Clark's house and took them all down. Those who planted the devices would naturally be anxious and send people to check."

"So, Bella set a trap there alone."

Clark was suddenly struck by his sister's bravery. She had risked her life, all to uncover the truth for him.

"She's a fool, knowing full well that taking down the cameras and bugs would draw them in, yet she used herself as bait."

And she didn't even ask for backup!