The Princess and the Pauper (Arabella and Romeo) novel Chapter 1305

"How was last night?" Arabella's voice had barely faded when she noticed Bard's left hand wrapped in a bandage.

"Just a scratch, nothing serious. Your aunt's safe return is worth far more than this. I'd take a hundred more wounds for that."

Bard summarized the previous night's skirmish with a single sentence, "Mafia Rock is history now."

Arabella understood, "Is my aunt okay? Should I go check on her?"

"She's fine," Bard's eyes softened as he spoke of his wife. "Frank caught some shady characters lurking nearby. They're locked up now. I'm going to check it out. If they're part of Alexander's remnants, I won't let them off easy."

"I'm coming with you."

Arabella followed Bard, and from a distance, she saw Frank standing guard at the basement door.

Upon seeing Bard and Arabella, Frank greeted them with respect.

"Sir, Ms. Bella, these are the same guys who clashed with us over the diner last time. They were the ones who threatened us, saying that even the almighty wouldn't stand in their boss's way. They said if their boss was pleased, she might spare us 'mutts' our lives, but if not, we'd be the ones without a place to rest in peace."

Bard recalled the incident.

Last time Frank had asked who their boss was, and the reply was cheeky.

At that moment, one of the captives woke up. Hearing Bard's order for interrogation, the man blurted out, "Where is this? Do you think this shabby room can hold me? Wait until I get out of here and show you."

That familiar voice and tone made Arabella push through the crowd for a better look. It was Jack!

Jack was stunned to see her, "Boss, you came to rescue me so soon! I knew you wouldn't abandon me."

Bard, Frank, and Gordon exchanged bewildered glances. If they weren't mistaken, this guy just called Arabella "boss"?