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.

was done, he breathed a sigh

looked up, staring at Jacob with a

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

Impatient too quickly.

“Mr. Jenkins, but Mr. Romello-

no progress on the case by the end of the day,

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

soon as Jacob departed,

in his hand, catching sight of Lionel from the corner of his eyes

Elliot and handed something over, placing it

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

inspected it closely, then lifted his gaze to

sheepish smile, hoping

I managed to get the information

“That’s quick. How did you

tried the emotional and logical approach with him. I did my homework on everything he’s been up to

was typically reserved during work, but he actually

me all the

responded, happy from the praise.

his account with seriousness. “Marius

Abbott burying things in the backyard with all the bodyguards and servants present. He

attentively, twirling

finished his

getting impatient in the interrogation room, let’s wrap up these. unpleasant matters today. If he’s hoping for an

military collar, Elliot stood up with a stern gaze

first time being handcuffed and escorted Into the Interrogation

had Insisted on

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

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

drenched in sweat, feeling mentally drained and

iron door of the interrogation room swung open.

strolled in casually, sitting at the head of

have you arrested me? I don’t know anything.”

at him with

Eventually, they can’t withstand the pressure and choose to confess. Mr. Abbott, are you going to confess directly, or do we have to

unable to control the shaking

fought to steady

him that Elliot was cunning and would use all sorts of

his words could

I promise to answer your questions

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

demeanor, the threat

gulped anxiously, nodding