Chapter 77: Chapter 77: Arabella’s Big Problem

Two days later...

According to the original storyline, it was thought that Arabella would be found dead at her residence today. Therefore, Claudia was starting to have a bad feeling, afraid that what happened in the original storyline would happen again if she was late in coming to Arabella.

When working at the hotel or hanging out with members of the Scarlet Community, Claudia couldn’t think straight. Especially when holding community gatherings, Arabella did not attend because she was not feeling well. Even though according to Claudia, that was just a silly reason. The most appropriate reason is that Arabella is looking for a way to escape from the criminal who terrorizes her every day asking for money.

Alice propped her chin up. "Arabella is really sick. Even though she’s never been sick all this time."

"She’s also human. "Everyone can get sick," added Davina.

Claudia felt increasingly uneasy if she continued to be in a place like this. Especially when it was getting late, if she didn’t manage to save Arabella in time, then her life would be full of guilt until she got old.

Raising her right hand with a pitiful face. "By the way, can I go back to the hotel? I just remembered there is an emergency meeting today."

Larissa rolled her eyes. "You have to go now, Claudia!"

Claudia bowed respectfully. "Thank you, Your Majesty."

"You shouldn’t attend gatherings. Prioritize meetings first!" Alice scolded.

"I’m sorry. I have to go now before it’s too late."

Claudia ran outside the building, then entered a sedan guarded by Sarah. Take a long breath, then exhale slowly. It felt like Claudia wanted to ask her husband for help in sending some bodyguards. However, after thinking about it, if she invites too many people, their secret mission will be exposed.

"Sarah, can you take me to Arabella’s house now?"

"Didn’t you promise your husband that you would do it a little later?"

"Somehow I can’t wait. I’m worried that something happened to Arabella. "Especially considering that yesterday Arabella told me what happened to me."

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Yesterday Claudia contacted Arabella to ask to meet her somewhere. However, Arabella refused because she still had important things to finish. Therefore, she decided to visit Arabella’s residence because this important matter was something related to life.

Actually, Claudia was a little scared when she visited Arabella’s penthouse. Worried that a criminal will suddenly kill her from behind. Therefore, she invited Sarah to accompany her during the visit.

While in front of Arabella’s penthouse, Claudia widened her eyes and saw that the door to the residence was slightly ajar, due to the security lock being broken. Claudia slowly pushed open the door then entered the luxurious residence while knocking on the door.

"Arabella, are you in there?"

Claudia walked towards the living room. Her legs were shaking slightly as she looked at the entire residence which was very chaotic. She didn’t expect the criminal to go this far.

"Claudia?" greeted Arabella with a confused look.

Claudia responded to the worried look and immediately hugged Arabella tightly. "Are you okay?"

"By the way, why did you suddenly enter my residence?"

"I’m worried about you, Arabella. Since you were present at the community meeting yesterday, I have suspected that something bad happened to you."

Arabella blinked nervously, slowly breaking away from the hug. "Yesterday I said it was because I can’t sleep. Why are you suddenly suspicious of me?"

"Because I don’t think that’s a logical reason."

Arabella looked away. "I don’t want you to interfere in my personal affairs."

"But, you have to tell me everything! Your life will be in danger if you continue to remain silent!"

"As you can see, the problem I am experiencing is not an ordinary problem."

"That’s why Sarah and I came here to help you. Moreover, the criminal even damaged the door of your house."

Arabella is quite tired of arguing with her close friends just because she is trying to cover up personal problems. She led Claudia and Sarah to sit on the living room sofa. Staring at the entire residence as if it had been hit by a typhoon, she was also quite fed up if she left it alone.

"Claudia... actually I’m quite fed up. But, can you really solve my problem? Just like with Alice and Clarissa?"

"Anyway, you have to tell me everything. Why is your house such a mess? Then, the door to your house also broke. Since when have you experienced this?"

Arabella took a deep breath, then exhaled slowly. "Actually, I have been threatened for a long time. But, lately that person has become more brutal. Apart from making threats, this time he searched my house without further ado."

"You didn’t report this to the police?"

"I was even threatened that if I reported it to the police, he would target my family too." Arabella sobbed and looked down in resignation.

"By the way, who was the person who dared to threaten you all this time?" Sarah asked with a look of pity.

"Gerald."

Claudia nodded, hugged Arabella’s body lovingly while giving a signal to Sarah. "Okay, me and Sarah’s advice is that you just stay at home for now. Or if necessary, you can take refuge in your father’s office. Because your father’s office is now the safest place."

"But, if he searches my office too?" Arabella cried out at the thought of her father also being suddenly attacked. "I don’t want my father to get hurt."

"You forgot I have Harry now? "I can ask Harry to send some bodyguards to guard your father’s office."

Still, there was something stuck in Arabella’s heart. She still gets short of breath every time she sees her house destroyed by the storm. "Even my house is no longer fit to live in. I’m sure that person will definitely come here again. He threatened me again. If I don’t give him 15 billion, he will destroy my house and take all my assets."

Sarah’s eyes widened when she heard Arabella mention the amount. "15 billion?"

"Every day he threatens me with unreasonable amounts. He used my money to pay off gambling debts."

Claudia clenched both hands into fists. "I will not remain silent."

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