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.

breathed a sigh

up, staring at Jacob

been two days, and we haven’t even resorted to any forms of coercion yet. You’re getting

Impatient too quickly.

tried to rebut, “Mr. Jenkins,

by the end of the day, I’ll let him go handle his mother’s affairs before tonight.”

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

as Jacob departed, Lionel entered.

his hand, catching sight of Lionel from the corner

something over, placing

the papers he was holding and took a look. It was a completely

inspected it closely, then lifted his gaze

wore a sheepish smile, hoping for praise.

managed to get the information out

him. “That’s quick.

mysteriously. “I tried the emotional and logical approach with him. I did my homework on everything he’s been up to recently and found that despite being brothers with Romello, they have

but he actually smiled at

done. Tell me all the

responded, happy from

with seriousness.

Abbott burying

twirling his wristwatch.

finished his narrative,

wrap up these. unpleasant matters today. If he’s hoping for an acquittal, he might

up with a stern gaze and

and escorted Into the

on personally

into the room,

interrogation room was dimly lit with only a faint warm light from above. The walls were dark

in sweat, feeling mentally drained and tortured, unsure of when this ordeal would end.

the large iron door of the interrogation room swung

strolled in casually, sitting at the head of

Jenkins, why have you

him

can’t withstand the pressure and choose to confess. Mr. Abbott, are you

over, unable to control the

to steady

him that Elliot was cunning and would use all sorts of

of his words could be trusted.

Jenkins, I promise to answer your questions honestly. I won’t hide

you change your

demeanor, the threat was obvious.

nodding in