The Princess and the Pauper (Arabella and Romeo) novel Chapter 1283

In a while, a group of men stealthily intruded into her room. Bathed in the dim moonlight, they saw the girl on the bed, sound asleep. Her long eyelashes cast shadows on her cheeks, making her look as beautiful as a porcelain doll.

She was a real beauty. What a pity she won't live to see the dawn.

They each reached into their pockets and unsheathed their knives. A murderous glint flashed in their eyes as they all lunged at her.

In the blink of an eye, Arabella threw open her eyelids, swiftly wrapped their knives in her blanket, and tossed them aside.

The lights flicked on at Arabella's touch, illuminating the entire room.

Arthur, Bowen, and the four maidservants never imagined they'd fall into a trap. Ms. Bella remained unscathed and was even leisurely watching them.

How could this be? They had used tenfold the dose of the sleeping drug.

At this time, Arabella should be in a deep slumber, motionless.

"Did you find out when you were eating the fish?" Arthur asked incredulously.

Arabella curled her lips. The drug was child's play to her. To even think of using it against her was an insult.

"If I'm not mistaken, Mr. Elliot was the one who recruited you."

That was why Arabella did not expose them at the dinner table. She chose to play along.

If she had revealed the tampered fish then, the only suspects would have been the two cooks.

But she played their game and now, even the four maidens revealed themselves.

"Mr. Elliot exposed his identity. You knew Uncle Bard would conduct a thorough investigation, so you decided to eliminate me, the obstacle, before he could."

She had anticipated this possibility even before she returned home.

"But how did you know Mr. Elliot had accomplices?" Arthur asked nervously.

"Uncle Bard isn't naive. If one wanted to plant someone close to him, he wouldn't just place one person. There must be someone working with Mr. Elliot, either within the house or outside. Now we know."

"Missy, being too smart isn't always a good thing."