Chapter 508
Family Suspicions.
“You should all get some rest too,” she said.
After exchanging a few more words, everyone headed upstairs to their rooms.
After a quick wash, Arabella settled into bed.
She let out a long breath and texted Colton. “Get all the documents ready. We’ll need them the day after tomorrow.”
“You set the trap that fast?” Colton replied, sounding a little surprised.
Arabella typed back, “Don’t have to. She walks right into it herself.”
‘Got it. Everything will be ready,” Colton responded.
A faint smile touched her lips as she set her phone down and turned over, ready to sleep.
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But for some reason, Matthew crossed her mind just then. Was he asleep already? He hadn’t stayed up late again, had he?
Almost without thinking, her hand drifted toward her phone. After a brief pause, she pulled it back.
Robert’s keeping an eye on him. And it’s his own health–he should know better. She told herself before turning over and closing eyes.
The next day, after getting up, Arabella freshened up quickly and went downstairs.
‘Arabella, are you doing okay?” Florence asked with concern.
‘I’m fine,” Arabella replied, her eyes softening.
Florence felt a wave of relief. “I’m glad to hear that.”
She’d been worried the situation with Ruby might have left Arabella upset.
With a light smile, Arabella changed the subject. “Let’s eat–I’m starving.”
“Of course, let’s eat,” Florence said, raising her voice slightly. “Everyone, breakfast is ready!”
“Coming,” the others chimed in, making their way toward the dining room.
After breakfast, the household gradually dispersed from Cloudrise Manor.
“Arabella, are you heading to the office today?” Ethan asked.
“Pharmaceutical plant first, then the flight school this afternoon,” she answered.
Ethan nodded in understanding. “You’ve got a lesson scheduled?”
“Yes,” Arabella confirmed with a smile.
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“You must be getting pretty good by now. Closing in on the license exam?” Ethan remarked casually.
“Getting there,” she replied.
“You’re picking it up fast,” Ethan noted warmly.
Arabella’s smile widened. “Just wait. Once I’ve got my license, I’ll take everyone up in my plane.”
‘Looking forward to it. Doesn’t sound like it’ll be too long now,” Ethan said, his gaze affectionate.
Once in her car, Arabella waved. “I’m heading out, Ethan.”
‘Alright. Drive safe,” he said with a smile.
As Arabella pulled away, Frank stepped out from the villa.
How much do you know about what’s going on with Ruby?” Frank asked, his expression thoughtful.
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You mean between her and Arabella?” Ethan frowned. “Not too much, honestly, but Ruby doesn’t seem like herself lately.”
How so?” Frank pressed.
She used to have her moments, but there was still some reason behind it. Now it feels… deliberate,” Ethan said cautiously.
rank raised a brow. “You think she’s intentionally targeting Arabella.”
Yes.” Ethan nodded. “Or even setting her up.”
rank was quiet for a moment. “She refused to take Arabella’s medicine, yet she’s insisting on bringing in Aletta. It’s not just about loubting Arabella’s skills.”
Exactly. She must have something else planned,” Ethan agreed.
Frank’s frown deepened. “You’re right to suspect that. There’s no real reason Arabella’s mentor would drop her as a student just >ecause she couldn’t treat Ruby. But if Arabella’s medicine had been tampered with–that would change everything.”
The medication!” Ethan exclaimed.
‘Arabella’s prescription.” Frank realized at the same moment.
They looked at each other. “I was wondering why Ruby would assume Aletta would cut Arabella off. Even if he couldn’t treat her hat wouldn’t happen. But if Arabella’s medicine was compromised…”
‘Ruby has the medicine. If she switched it, there’s no way Arabella could’ve known,” Frank concluded.
“So what do we do now?” Ethan asked, growing concerned.
Frank glanced at him. “Here’s the plan. You reach out to Arabella and fill her in on what we’re thinking. I’ll look into Ruby’s recent activity.”
“But if she was going to tamper with it, she’s probably already done it by now, right?” Ethan pointed out.
“We’ll see what we can find. Maybe there’s a trail,” Frank said, his tone serious.
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He’d been turning this over since last night. Ruby’s behavior didn’t add up–but after talking it through with Ethan, it finally clicked. Her earlier outburst was just the setup; the real move was still to come.
“Alright. I’ll give Arabella a heads–up,” Ethan agreed.
“Good. She’s sharp. If she knows what to watch for, she’ll be prepared.”
“Right. I’ll call her now,” Ethan said, getting into his car.
Frank paused in thought, then slid into his own vehicle.
“Let’s go,” he told his driver.
As the car pulled away, Frank left Cloudrise Manor first.
Ethan was already dialing Arabella.
‘Arabella, there’s something you should be aware of,” he began.
“What is it?” she asked curiously.
Ethan’s tone was earnest. “Frank and I were talking things through, and we think about Ruby…”
Arabella listened quietly until he finished. Then, a calm smile returned to her voice.
Okay, I understand. Thank you both.”