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.

done, he breathed a sigh

looked up, staring at

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

Impatient too quickly.

rebut, “Mr. Jenkins, but Mr.

Romello that if there’s no progress on the case by the end of the day, I’ll let

you for understanding, Mr. Jenkins,” Jacob said respectfully, bowing slightly before leaving

Jacob departed, Lionel

to examine the documents in his hand, catching sight of Lionel from the corner of his

something over,

papers he was holding and took a look. It was a completely transparent glass vial,

it closely, then lifted his gaze to meet

a sheepish smile, hoping for

managed to get the information out of Marius.”

stared at him. “That’s quick.

my homework on everything he’s been up to recently and

during work, but he actually smiled at

me all

thing,” Lionel responded, happy from the

throat, he began his account with seriousness. “Marius mentioned that it happened

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

attentively, twirling his

finished his narrative, Elliot scoffed.

let’s wrap up these. unpleasant matters

a stern gaze and

first time being handcuffed and escorted Into the Interrogation

had Insisted on personally questioning him.

once Frank was brought into the room, he spent the entire morning

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

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

of the interrogation room swung open.

in casually, sitting at the head of the table several meters away

Jenkins, why have you arrested me? I don’t know

him with amusement.

comes in here claims they don’t know anything. Eventually, they can’t withstand the pressure and choose to confess. Mr. Abbott, are you going to confess directly, or do we have to follow the usual

all over, unable to control the shaking of his legs,

fought to steady his

had warned him that Elliot was cunning and would use

his words could be trusted.

I promise to answer your questions honestly. I

change your tune later, the law won’t

casual demeanor, the threat was

gulped anxiously, nodding