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.

Nathaniel’s sudden intervention left Melania

she looked at Sheena and exclaimed, “Don’t think that just because you have influential backers, you can

right. As for when I’ll slip up, that remains uncertain, but the golden days

was infuriated.

was the fruition of her family’s

fact that you took away our orange tree is undeniable. It’s bound to be found

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 disapprove, I can return

she would return

devoured all her

for it!” Melania insisted, trying to extort

expensive fruits.

agreed without hesitation.

aback by her straight forwardness and added,

tree was expensive, and she wanted several

Maurice, Madam Carver wants cash. I’ve instructed the

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