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.”

don’t want him to die. We’re family! Even if we’re–only half–siblings, he’s still a part of the Nicholls family. Please don’t be so cruel to him…

at the sight of Nathaniel’s injuries

seeing that things might escalate to

Nathaniel. This might all be

floor key. Unless you were negligent and lost it, the

Nathaniel stole it.”

Frank was in a

turn toward him if he admitted his

he could

back to Nathaniel, who looked miserable on the

blocking the bodyguards from continuing to strike

key and the stolen medicine, I’ll spare you

please admit

bitter smile played on Nathaniel’s pale lips as cold sweat dripped down his chin, leaving small

items were no longer in his possession,

guilt would surely mean certain

medicine. Romello, you’ve searched me and my room. I’m telling the truth. Where would I

to the bodyguard holding the paddle, and

with sorrow.

matter what I say, you won’t believe me. So, just let someone kill me. There’s no need to torture

“Our bond?”

Romello scoffed.

did not believe a word Nathaniel said and only trusted

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