Wait, She’s a Billionaire by Ms. Shadow

Chapter 928

Romello frowned, his eyes burning with anger as he raised the paddle, ready to strike at Gabrielle.

“Hey, hey! Calm down! That’s going to hurt! Don’t hit me!”

Gabrielle quickly shielded herself with her arms and, taking advantage of his hesitation, lunged at him, grabbing onto his thigh and sobbing.

“Romello, you know me, I’m usually so well–behaved. If I’ve done something wrong, you have to let me know what it is,” she pleaded, tears shimmering from Romello’s intimidating demeanor.

Reluctantly, Romello lowered the paddle, his voice cold as he continued, “Gabrielle, have you forgotten our family’s principal? Why are you stealing now?”

Gabrielle clung tighter to his leg, looking up at him with a puzzled expression.

“Romello, what are you talking about? You suspect me of stealing the crystal earrings? How could I? I’m the heiress of the prestigious Nicholls family! I’ve seen all kinds of luxury jewelry. I would never steal, especially not from Sheena. It’s impossible!”

Romello’s frown deepened.

In truth, he did not believe Gabrielle would steal either, knowing her temperament well.

her to the altar room for questioning instead of

to punishment.

happened,” Romello commanded

rehearsed lie she had practiced at

the tea party, Sheena and I were chatting. She mentioned how she hadn’t seen me in a while and expressed concern for me. Oh, and she asked about Phoebe’s health, but I didn’t know much, so I didn’t say

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Chapter 928

moved toward the corner of the pillar, picking up her designer bag from the

and delicate blue crystal earrings and handed them. to Romello before continuing her

such valuable earrings at

on the vanity and ended up taking them with me,” she explained, retrieving her phone from

Romello’s

Gabrielle asked, “Romello, why did you accuse me of

lowered his gaze, his expression grave.

stolen and, along with Lionel, searched the Nicholls. residence

silent sigh of relief,

they able to take Phoebe? Doesn’t that count as trespassing? And why did. Sheena say I stole the earrings when she gave them to me herself?”

did not bother explaining further, glancing coldly at his