The Princess and the Pauper (Arabella and Romeo) novel Chapter 1343

They found themselves strolling back into the garden, and there was Arabella, seemingly lost in the beauty of the night.

Their gaze was tinged with surprise, as more than one had speculated that she had sneaked upstairs with Eunice.

Yet here she was, taking in the scenery, while Eunice had been cornered by a gaggle of nosy socialites.

The head of the security team quietly reported to his earpiece, "Everyone's on the ground floor; no one has left."

Mr. Clarence, through gritted teeth, asked, "Have you checked the cameras?"

"We've sent someone to look into it."

"Tonight must go off without a hitch. I want a thorough check, not a single detail missed!"

"Understood."

From afar, Arabella noticed her aunt had triumphed once again, leaving the women red-faced and huffing away in defeat.

"Aunt Eunice," Arabella greeted with a smile.

Eunice returned the smile warmly, "You're here."

"I've sent what I overheard to your phone, but about Grandpa and Uncle Bard."

"No worries, I have everything in hand." Eunice's smile was radiant, "I've sent you what I've found as well."

Arabella checked her phone and saw that her aunt had observed through the kitchen's bay window a suspicious exchange between a servant and the chef. Concerned they might tamper with the food.

With such an array of dishes, identifying the compromised from the safe was a daunting task.