Wait, She’s a Billionaire by Ms. Shadow

Chapter 301

All eyes turned to Elijah.

Unfazed, Elijah casually quipped, “Nothing much, just marveling at Captain Maurice’s skill in flattery.”

The implication was a subtle mockery of Maurice’s deliberate praise, and there was a hint of disdain toward Nathaniel.

Locked in a silent exchange of glares, sparks flew between the two men. The air thickened with tension, creating an atmosphere so tense that others dared not interfere.

Sheena tapped the table, reminding them, “Let’s focus on the matter at hand. My time is valuable.

The two men reluctantly withdrew their hostile glances and redirected their attention to the proceedings. Nathaniel scrutinized the documents once more before addressing Melania and Bethany.

“Madam Carver, if you accuse Sheena of being the mastermind, you should present reasonable evidence. If you can’t, I’ll have to release her.”

Melania bit her lip. Yesterday, Sheena’s bodyguards had destroyed all evidence before leaving. Besides Bethany’s injuries and the testimonies of household staff, she had nothing substantial to offer. She had hoped that with connections at the Farlem police station, she could discreetly pin the blame on Sheena.

sudden intervention left Melania

think that just because you have influential backers, you can

and said, “Madam Carver, you’re right. As for when I’ll

was

fruition of her family’s

“Even if you won’t admit to intentionally harming Bethany or damaging my family’s cars, the fact that you took away our orange tree

that thing,” Sheena pondered momentarily, then openly admitted, “Madam Carver, you invited me to the Carver Mansion as a guest. I found that orange tree appealing and took it as a souvenir. If you

she would return it!

all her favorite fruits!

then pay for it!” Melania insisted,

expensive fruits.

agreed without

straight

was expensive, and she wanted several times

She then turned to Maurice, saying, “Captain Maurice, Madam Carver wants cash. I’ve instructed the bodyguards to bring the money over.