The Princess and the Pauper (Arabella and Romeo) novel Chapter 1352

Now Arabella finally understood why Calvin and Arlen were hell-bent on seeing her grandpa six feet under.

It was all about the uneven split from years back.

But was there a chance that Grandpa's father saw him as more capable and fit for the job? To prevent a family feud, maybe he gave the others a slice of the pie but reserved the position for Grandpa.

And later, how did Calvin and Arlen manage to hold key positions within the company? Was Grandpa just being soft-hearted, or did he genuinely trust them enough to break protocol and let them in?

"Pick it up," Teresa demanded, pointing at the contract and pen on the floor, her gaze icy as she stared down Eunice. "I don't have the patience to play games with you!"

"I'd rather go down fighting than let any of you get one over on me!"

"What, you think your minions are going to come to your rescue? Our guys have surrounded the whole estate. If all goes as planned, even your father-in-law is in our grasp."

"You!" Rage flashed in Eunice's eyes. She wanted Teresa gone.

"But rest assured, in the spirit of family, we'll spare his life. He's had his glory days, and it's about time he got a taste of ours. Especially now that his beloved eldest son is gone. Next up, he'll really get to savor the full spectrum of life. I can almost picture his heartbreak."

Eunice lunged at Teresa, but a barrage of switchblades flew her way.

Teresa, shaken, scrambled to her husband's side.

If Arabella hadn't pulled Eunice back in time, she would have been hit by every single blade.

"You wretch!" Teresa was terrified, her teeth clenched in anger. "Bard was too busy working to discipline you, so today I will teach you a lesson."

"No need to trouble yourself, Teresa."

Suddenly, a man's voice cut through the crowd. All the bodyguards turned, and the elders were stunned to see Bard had arrived!

He was decked out in a suit, looking as calm and collected as ever.