Wait, She’s a Billionaire by Ms. Shadow

Chapter 987

Inside the National Investigation Bureau office, Elliot was reviewing recent testimonies from various Individuals.

Jacob knocked and entered, standing respectfully in front of Elliot’s desk.

“Mr. Jenkins,” Jacob began.

Elliot did not bother to look up, focusing on the testimonies in his hands.

He asked in a low tone, “What is it?”

Jacob stood with his hands behind his back. “Mr. Jenkins, you’ve interrogated Mr. Romello for two days now. He’s the deputy chief, after all. After the recent tragedy at his home…”

“Cut the chatter,” Elliot interrupted impatiently, glancing up at Jacob. “If you can’t reach the point within five sentences, be prepared to endure an afternoon of hellish training in my office.”

Jacob shivered.

He knew about the last time when Elliot tortured Romello for an entire afternoon in his afternoon. After all, he had to escort Romello back to the Nicholls residence afterward.

He could not bear that kind of torment.

He raised a finger,

w counting his

sentences, about to speak, when Elliot coldly reminded.

him, “You’ve already spoken four sentences. You only have one more chance with your last

sentence.”

Jacob was in disbelief.

Four sentences?

Did a pause count as a sentence?

Knowing Elliot’s no–nonsense demeanor, he did not

are to argu

Getting straight to the point, Jacob said, “According to protocol, Mr. Romello is a public servant,

and with the recent bereavement in his family, you have to release him to handle his family

matters if you can’t prove his involvement in this case within three days,”

He finished his statement in one breath, not daring to pause until he was done.

he was done, he breathed

staring at Jacob with

we haven’t even resorted to any forms of coercion yet. You’re

Impatient too quickly.

“Mr.

Elliot cut him off. “Tell Romello that if there’s no progress on the case by the end of the day, I’ll let him

understanding, Mr. Jenkins,” Jacob said respectfully, bowing slightly

soon as Jacob

Lionel from the corner of his eyes but did not

Elliot and handed something over, placing it before

papers he was holding and took

closely, then lifted

smile, hoping

get the information out

quick. How did you manage that?”

up to recently and found that despite being brothers with Romello, they have some underlying tensions. A little

work, but he actually smiled at

Tell me all the details.”

responded, happy from the

with seriousness. “Marius mentioned

returned home, he unexpectedly found Mr. Abbott burying things in the backyard with all the bodyguards and servants present. He grew suspicious and…”

twirling his wristwatch.

his narrative, Elliot scoffed.

room, let’s wrap up these. unpleasant matters today. If he’s hoping

stood up with a stern gaze and headed

first time being handcuffed and escorted

had Insisted on personally

the room, he spent the entire morning there

only a faint warm light from above. The walls were dark

drenched in sweat, feeling mentally drained and tortured, unsure of

the large iron door of the interrogation room swung open.

sitting at the head of the table

why have you arrested me? I don’t

him

don’t know anything. Eventually, they can’t withstand the pressure and choose to confess. Mr. Abbott,

unable to control the shaking of his legs,

steady his mind.

had warned him that Elliot was cunning and would use all sorts

his words

answer your

Remember what you just said. If you change your tune later, the law won’t go easy

seemingly casual demeanor, the threat

nodding