Wait, She’s a Billionaire by Ms. Shadow

Chapter 961

In the dead of night, only the Nicholls residence bustled with activity.

Frank hurried to summon an emergency doctor.

Nathaniel was covered in blood and appeared to be severely injured. Nonetheless, since it was just from the paddle, the wounds were only surface, nothing deeper.

The doctor efficiently cleaned all the blood stains with saline solution, applied medication, and tightly bandaged the severe wounds. Then, he slipped some anti- inflammatory pills into Nathaniel’s mouth.

Despite him being half–conscious, Nathaniel never uttered any words that could incriminate himself.

After the doctor finished and left, Gabrielle sat by Nathaniel’s bedside, weeping softly.

“Nathaniel, you just returned. Why would you do something like this? Are you really willing to risk your life for Sheena?”

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Although Gabrielle did not know the specifics, Sheena had mentioned the situation on the top floor to her before. Hence, she could guess why Nathaniel had stolen Frank’s key.

Nathaniel lay still on the bed, enduring the pain.

He weakly glanced at the plain curtains, lips tightly pressed together, silent throughout.

He had indeed taken the risk for Sheena, but it was not solely for her. He had his own.

selfish motives.

back, he had something new

lost in thought, Gabrielle continued to sob softly.

too much had happened, and Romello’s mood swings only added

distress.

she cried more now than she

Nathaniel urged, his face pale

for mercy from Romello,” she replied worriedly

over his body and exhaustion weighing heavily on him, Nathaniel drifted off

into sleep.

later, just as dawn broke, he was awakened by the bodyguards.

get up. Mr. Romello wants to see you in the garden.”

he opened his eyes groggily, feeling too weak

through the ordeal of the

new round of torment

no intention of getting up, so they approached and lifted

in his pajamas, Nathaniel was

back, each step

second floor, so he reached the ground

the tired Nathaniel to a gravel path in the garden and

uneven gravel pricked at his knees,

forward, nearly collapsing, but the bodyguards forcibly

Nathaniel, Mr. Romello said as long as you admit your mistake and confess where the stolen items

take anything,” Nathaniel replied, clenching his fists tightly, determined

stay upright.