The Princess and the Pauper (Arabella and Romeo) novel Chapter 1297

"Mr. Bard's honor and integrity are an inspiration. You, on the other hand, have betrayed the trust bestowed upon you and attempted to harm Mr. Darren. Today, I'll bring you before him for justice."

"I'd like to see you try!"

A brawl broke out between the two sides. Suddenly, lightning flashed and thunder roared, followed by a downpour. The skylight's glass was broken, allowing the rain to fall into the small living room, making the floor even more slippery.

One of the henchmen pulled out a knife, aiming for Cornell. Arabella kicked a wooden stool at him, hitting him square in the face.

Another tried to take Cornell's life by throwing a switchblade like a dart. Arabella quickly pulled Cornell aside, and the knife embedded itself in the wall, exactly where Cornell was crouching moments ago.

Cornell was drenched in cold sweat. Arabella shoved him into the corner and found herself surrounded by henchmen. Cornell grew anxious as the fight seemed to be in a deadlock.

The henchmen drew their switchblades, aiming for Arabella.

Gordon, who was intent on capturing Mr. Elliot, was slashed in the arm by him. As Gordon clutched his wound, he noticed two men taking advantage of Arabella's distraction. They raised their knives, ready to strike.

In the blink of an eye, Gordon charged at them, kicking one away and using his back to shield Arabella from the other.

The sound of the blade slicing through Gordon's back reached Arabella's ears. At the same moment, the door was kicked open, and a flood of men dressed in black swarmed in.

They swiftly split into two lines. A man stood at the entrance, exuding an aura of icy superiority. An assistant held an umbrella for him. When he saw Gordon injured while protecting Arabella, his gaze darkened.

Gordon didn't recognize the man, but Mr. Elliot did. He panicked. How come Romeo had shown up personally?

Since when did he meddle in such trifles?

Could it be that the Griffith family had Romeo's backing?