The Princess and the Pauper (Arabella and Romeo) novel Chapter 1467

After they supported Serena away, one on each side, Eunice turned her gaze back to Arabella, "She's definitely a suspect, but there's no proof she had a hand in this."

Arabella preempted her aunt, knowing what she was about to ask, "Keep digging, we'll probably find something. There's no need to rush this."

Eunice wanted to say more, but ultimately nodded in agreement, "You've had a long day too, go get some rest."

"Don't worry, Aunt Eunice. The truth will come to light sooner or later."

Over the years, Arabella had investigated many cases and had learned the value of patience; sometimes taking it slow could lead to more clues.

Nodding thoughtfully, Eunice was left alone in the study after Arabella left. Until Bard, fresh from his shower, came knocking, "Why aren't you in bed yet?"

Eunice recounted the events and shared her doubts, "Let’s say Serena hired someone to take out Bella but that guy was locked in the basement by me before he could do anything; suppose Serena had no idea where he was hiding after his initial failure until she stumbled upon him by accident. Fearing he'd rat her out, she then kill him. But why wouldn't he struggle if he wanted to live? And if he didn't want to live, why did he ask to see Bella again? Two days ago, when Bella talked to him, I thought he wanted to live."

Too many questions swirled in Eunice's mind, leaving her puzzled.

"Could it be that someone else killed him? Serena did say the man suddenly went silent. Maybe she thought he was dead and got scared off. After she ran, someone else could've sneaked in and finished the job," Bard speculated.

"If he was murdered, how could there be no struggle?"