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.

was also why he brought her to the altar

resorting to punishment.

exactly what happened,” Romello commanded sternly.

quickly recited the rehearsed lie she

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

had fallen to the corner of the pillar when the

Chapter 928

expression, seeing no signs of anger, and then moved toward

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

earrings at home

taking them with me,”

explanation, Romello’s expression softened

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

gaze, his expression

claimed the earrings were stolen and, along with Lionel, searched the Nicholls. residence and took Phoebe with her.”

of relief, then quickly

as trespassing? And why did.

bother explaining further, glancing coldly at his