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 breathed a sigh

up, staring at

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

Impatient too quickly.

rebut, “Mr. Jenkins, but Mr.

by the end

said respectfully, bowing slightly

Jacob departed,

Lionel from the corner of

handed something over,

finally set aside the papers he was holding and took a look. It was a completely transparent glass

inspected it closely, then lifted his gaze to meet

smile, hoping for

the information

stared at him. “That’s quick. How did you manage

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

he actually smiled at

me all the details.”

happy from the praise.

his account with seriousness. “Marius mentioned that it happened

the day after the banquet. When he returned home, he unexpectedly found Mr. Abbott burying things in the backyard with all the

twirling his wristwatch.

finished his narrative, Elliot scoffed.

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

military collar, Elliot stood up with a stern gaze and headed toward the

being handcuffed and escorted

Insisted on personally

once Frank was brought into the room, he spent

warm light from

mentally drained and tortured, unsure of

iron door of the

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

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

at him with

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

unable to control the shaking of his

fought to steady his

that Elliot was cunning and would use all sorts of psychological tactics once

his words could

promise to answer your questions honestly. I won’t hide anything.”

you just said. If you change your tune

seemingly casual demeanor,

anxiously, nodding in