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.”

turned to Grant, his expression turned stern.

if he dares to be late tonight, he’ll kneel for three days and three nights! Kneel

Grant left.

later, he returned

said when he finishes his mission tonight, he’ll… accept

fiancee’s

to go

sternly issue another command, “Tell him that if he dares not to come, add a hundred lashes to the

hundred lashes?

his cane on the floor, turned away, and coldly snorted without

“Sir, you know Mr. Jenkins is stubborn. If he’s determined not to

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truly agree to receive the lashes! If he does so, do we really intend to

and he fell

observed the shifting emotions between the two men.

Jenkins family’s punishment with lashes seemed to be

lashes really whip a strong, ex–military man like Elliot to death?

had said that in front of Sheena, he could not revoke the punishment.

he could not bring himself to

the room, Sheena understood that Santiago

speak.