Chapter 960

“Yes, Mr. Romello.”

Nathaniel propped himself up with his hands.

Despite his blurred vision, he could still see the bodyguard next to him raising a paddle, causing him to shiver instinctively.

“Romello, even if you… kill me, I won’t admit to something I didn’t do.”

“I’d rather be safe than sorry,” Romello retorted coldly, pulling a sharp dagger from his waist and tossing it beside Nathaniel.

His tone was icy as he continued, “Since you’re so stubborn, prove your innocence with death. As long as you’re willing to kill yourself, I’ll believe you.”

Nathaniel’s weakened azure eyes glanced at the dagger, slowly picking it up and gripping the handle tightly.

“No! Romello, I beg you to spare Nathaniel. Look at how injured he is, and he still won’t confess. I believe he’s innocent!” Gabrielle pleaded, rushing forward to embrace

Nathaniel.

Tears streamed down her face as she tried to stop him from using the dagger to end his

life.

Romello snorted dismissively. “You don’t understand him! He’s trained in the Special Investigation Department, and he’s tough as nails. It takes more than a little beating to make him talk. I have to be ruthless.”

is impatient. If he’s innocent, he really would choose death over a false confession. I don’t want him to die. We’re family! Even if we’re–only half–siblings, he’s still a part

cried, her heart aching at the sight of Nathaniel’s

that things might escalate to fatal

please spare Mr. Nathaniel. This might all be

with the top floor key. Unless you were negligent

Nathaniel stole it.”

was in a dilemma.

anger would likely turn toward him if he admitted his

could

Nathaniel, who

from continuing to strike him with the paddle,

and the stolen medicine, I’ll spare you this time, “Romello

pleaded, “Nathaniel, if you really took them, please admit it. Otherwise, Romello will surely beat

cold sweat dripped down his chin,

no longer in his possession, so how could he

surely mean certain death.

me and my room. I’m telling the truth. Where would I magically

bodyguard holding the

with sorrow.

you won’t believe me. So, just let someone kill me. There’s no need to

“Our bond?”

Romello scoffed.

did not believe a word Nathaniel said and only trusted

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