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“Mr. Romello sent me. He was worried Nathaniel wouldn’t cooperate and asked me to assist you, Mr. Jenkins,” Jacob explained nervously.

Lionel was the first to express his displeasure. “Get lost! Who do you think you are to meddle with this case?”

“Y–Yes, you’re right. Mr. Jenkins, I have nothing to worry about since Lionel has Nathaniel under control. I’ll take my leave,” Jacob stammered, feeling the tension in the

air.

Elliot stared at Jacob coldly, not saying a word, which Jacob took as tacit approval.

He then offered the cigarette box to Lionel, who haughtily refused to take it.

Passing by Nathaniel, Jacob paused and delivered a stern message.

“Nathaniel, Mr. Romello said if you want to lessen the pain, you must confess to the illegal entry. If you hide anything or say the wrong thing, he’ll remove you from the Nicholls family’s ancestry.”

Nathaniel met his gaze and absorbed the implicit threat.

Lionel’s anger flared, and he kicked Jacob hard in the

angry, it won’t be just a

startled by the kick and

gone, Lionel’s men swiftly surrounded the interrogation room, some. donning camouflage to blend

Nathaniel gazed at the menacing array of torture devices on

would be the most comforting place for

Lionel chuckled.

the wall as your old friends, having them

I ask Mr. Jenkins to let you join me for a few

expression turned cold instantly.

glanced at Elliot’s

it. I wouldn’t enjoy it. Besides, 1 have someone waiting at home. If I don’t return, she’ll

men backed down,

signaling to

blankets, fruits, snacks, premium cigarette packs, a new phone

was packed to the brim, resembling more of a retreat than

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