Wait, She’s a Billionaire by Ms. Shadow

Chapter 425

Sheena was filled with suspicion,

During her distracted moments, Santiago continued speaking, “Eli is genuinely concerned about you. But, Sheena, you’ve been back for a few days. Have you two met? What’s your first impression of him?

“No, Grandpa Santiago,” Sheena replied. “These past few days, I’ve tried to arrange a meeting with him. However, it seems he’s intentionally avoiding me, so we haven’t had the chance to meet.”

Santiago’s expression grew grim. “He actually did that?”

Santiago called the butler, Grant, into the room and instructed, “Go and fetch Elliot. What’s he up to? Why is he avoiding Sheena?”

“Yes, sir.”

Sheena maintained a smile, engaging in casual conversation and drinking tea with Santiago.

Ten minutes later, Grant returned.

“Sir, Mr. Jenkins isn’t coming tonight. He said he’s on a mission.”

“What urgent mission requires him to skip his fiancee’s banquet? It has been two days! This rascal!” Santiago slammed his cane on the floor. Trying not to scold him too harshly in front of Sheena, he reassured her, “Sheena, don’t worry. Even if I have to drag him here, I’ll make sure that boy comes.”

Sheena did not argue, smiling obediently. “Anything you say, Grandpa Santiago.”

looked affectionately at her. When he turned to Grant,

dares to be late tonight, he’ll kneel for three days and

Grant left.

minutes later, he returned with a disheartened look.

when he finishes his

his fiancee’s banquet, Elliot chose to face

was determined to

front of Sheena, Santiago could only sternly issue another command, “Tell him that if he dares

changed. “A hundred lashes? Sir, are you

turned away, and

Mr. Jenkins is

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lashes! If he does so,

he

shifting emotions between the

lashes seemed to be no simple

whip a strong, ex–military man like Elliot

of Sheena, he could not revoke

was something he could

tense atmosphere in the room, Sheena understood that Santiago was

speak.