The Princess and the Pauper (Arabella and Romeo) novel Chapter 1475

She didn't come off as a pushover.

"Anyway, I've said my piece." Eunice chuckled, shifting into a more graceful posture, and declared with effortless poise, "Whoever thinks about hiring a hitman to take out Bella, or playing dirty tricks behind the scenes, they won't get off lightly with me. Of course, I hope it's not you, but if it is, I've just given you a fair warning, and you chose to ignore it."

Having finished her piece, she stood up, smoothed out her dress, and was about to leave when something seemed to strike her. She turned back with a smile, "Oh yes, when I mentioned someone wanting to hire a hitman to kill Bella, you didn't seem surprised at all. It's as if you already knew, as if hiring a hitman and the incident last night are connected."

Serena's face showed a flicker of change as she looked at Eunice.

"Goodbye, and godspeed," Eunice said without further ado and left the room.

Watching her leave, Serena felt the familial bond with Eunice thinning with each step she took away.

An hour later.

The estate's helipad bustled with servants shuttling luggage and gifts back and forth.

"These gifts are from me and your uncle, for your parents, and some are for you." Eunice said, straightening Arabella's clothes gently and whispering in her ear, "Stay safe on your way back, dear. I will speed up the investigation, and I'll make good on my promise within a week."

Arabella knew her aunt referred to rooting out the remaining threats.

"I hope it won’t bring you too much trouble, Aunt Eunice."

When Serena came down, she caught Eunice whispering intimately with Arabella, both laughing merrily. Bard, Belinda, Darren, and the rest of the family were bidding a reluctant farewell to Arabella, who seemed to be the heart of the home.