The Princess and the Pauper (Arabella and Romeo) novel Chapter 1336

"Why's that?" Eunice asked with a playful smile.

"If there truly is a mole within the Griffith family, they'd be terrified of getting caught if they've been undermining Uncle Bard behind his back. Rumors have it that Alexander is quite fond of you. Since you spent such a long time there and suddenly returned, the mole must be worried that Alexander has shared some secrets with you. They're scared you'll spill the beans to Grandpa and Uncle Bard. So, your attendance at the birthday bash is basically bait!"

Eunice's eyes sparkled with admiration and approval.

"Tonight is undoubtedly their best chance to act. Catch whoever takes a swing at you, and we've got our mole!"

Eunice's laughter was as radiant as her beauty, "You're truly my clever niece, thinking layers deep. You're certainly not just any college kid. Is there something else about you, something your auntie doesn't know?"

"It's nothing much." Arabella played it down, and Eunice didn't pry further, sensing that this girl was sharp and far from ordinary.

"I brought you along because you're clever and quick-witted, ready to adapt on the fly. If things go south and I can't get out in time, with your skills and smarts, you can still get a message out for me," Eunice explained with a laugh, "If I brought Serena along, she'd probably end up in tears."

That's also why she didn't bring Serena.

"And you can guess why I didn't bring your uncle, right?"

"You want to draw the mole out into making a move on you. If Uncle was there, they'd be cautious, maybe too scared to act. So, you purposely kept Uncle Bard busy elsewhere?"

"Not exactly on purpose." Eunice's laugh was enigmatic, leaving things unsaid.

"Don't worry, Auntie. I've got this."

Arabella knew tonight's birthday celebration held danger, but she didn't know who exactly might be targeting Grandpa and Uncle Bard.

Why did it have to come to this within one family.

Thirty minutes later.

They drove up towards the hilltop mansion, which shone like a beacon in the night with its glittering grandeur.