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.

he brought her to the altar room

to

exactly what happened,” Romello commanded

recited the rehearsed lie she had practiced at her aunt’s

a while and expressed concern for me. Oh, and she asked about Phoebe’s health, but I didn’t know much, so I

to the corner of the pillar when the bodyguards tossed her into the altar room.

Chapter 928

signs of anger, and then moved toward the corner of the

she took out a pair of expensive and delicate blue crystal earrings and handed them. to Romello before continuing her

intended to leave such valuable earrings at home after

vanity and ended up taking them with me,” she explained, retrieving her phone from her bag and showing Romello the call

her explanation, Romello’s expression

Gabrielle asked, “Romello, why did you accuse me of stealing Sheena’s earrings earlier?

lowered his gaze, his

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

silent sigh of relief, then

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

did not bother explaining further, glancing coldly at his innocent yet naive