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

to

what happened,” Romello commanded

of relief and quickly recited the rehearsed lie she had practiced at her aunt’s house many times

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 still in my bag!”

the corner of the pillar when the

Chapter 928

glanced at Romello’s expression, seeing no signs of anger, and then moved toward the corner of the pillar,

she took out a pair of expensive and delicate blue crystal earrings and handed them.

leave such valuable earrings at home after the

when Natalie called, I forgot to place them on the vanity and ended up taking them with

her explanation, Romello’s expression softened

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

his gaze, his

stolen and, along with Lionel, searched the

breathed a silent sigh of relief, then quickly feigned

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

bother explaining further, glancing coldly at his innocent yet naive