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

resorting to

me exactly what happened,” Romello

quickly recited the rehearsed lie she had practiced

know much, so I didn’t say anything. Later, we had a pleasant conversation, and Sheena

fallen to the corner of the pillar when

Chapter 928

glanced at Romello’s expression, seeing no signs of anger, and then moved toward the corner of the pillar, picking up her designer bag from the

of expensive and delicate blue crystal earrings and handed them.

such valuable earrings at home

when Natalie called, I forgot to place them on the vanity and ended up taking them with me,” she explained, retrieving her phone from her bag and showing Romello the call

explanation, Romello’s expression softened

you accuse me of stealing Sheena’s earrings earlier? Did something

his gaze, his expression grave.

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

of relief, then quickly feigned surprise.

as trespassing? And why did. Sheena say I stole the earrings when she gave them to me herself?”

bother explaining further, glancing coldly at his innocent