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.

brought her to the altar room for questioning

to punishment.

happened,” Romello

lie she had practiced at her aunt’s house many

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 anything. Later, we had a pleasant conversation, and Sheena said she wanted to give me a little gift, so she gave me the crystal earrings. It’s

to the corner of the pillar when the bodyguards tossed her into the

Chapter 928

no signs of anger, and then moved toward the corner of the pillar, picking up her designer

crystal earrings and handed them. to Romello before

leave such valuable earrings at home after

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

her explanation, Romello’s expression softened considerably.

did you accuse me of stealing Sheena’s

his gaze,

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

a silent sigh of relief, then quickly feigned

did. Sheena say I stole the earrings

not bother explaining further, glancing coldly at his innocent yet