Chapter 917

Romello watched Elliot’s retreating figure. He frowned slightly as he sensed something amiss, hesitating to follow him immediately.

After a few steps, Elliot turned back and remarked, “This is a direct order. Are you not complying?”

“I wouldn’t dare to,” Romello replied quickly, realizing he had no choice but to comply.

He briskly caught up with Elliot, matching his pace as they headed to Elliot’s office for a briefing.

At 7 p.m., Sheena and Lionel, accompanied by the entire Fourth Division, surrounded the entire Nicholls residence, turning it into a fortress.

The imposing presence of the towering soldiers surrounding the mansion courtyard was intimidating.

When the butler emerged and witnessed the scene, he was taken aback.

“W–What’s going on here?”

Sheena stepped forward to explain, “My crystal earrings went missing during this afternoon’s tea party. I’ve checked all the attending ladies except Gabrielle.”

With a serious expression, Lionel displayed his credentials to the butler and added, ” We’re from the National Investigation Bureau. We need your cooperation.”

was

suspecting Gabrielle of stealing

protested. “Ms. Gabrielle grew up with you, and you know her best. As a member of the Nicholls family, she

remained resolute. “Maybe in the past, but Gabrielle is vengeful, and you know that. We argued during today’s tea party, and

the butler was at a loss. “Ms. Gabrielle was raised under the strict upbringing of the Nicholls family. She would never do such a thing!”

growing impatient. “Whether it’s true or not, a search will

the truth. Please step

the soldiers behind

an authorized search, the Nicholls residence’s bodyguards dared

leadership, they were

hid and called

Romello was in Elliot’s office, standing

turned cold as the phone

you know you should turn off or silence your

turn it off now,” Romello replied, retrieving his phone from his pocket and glancing at the caller ID.

was from the Nicholls residence’s bodyguard.

checked the

Initially, he thought Elliot was deliberately testing him to

his home indicated there might be

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