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

calmly looked up, staring at

resorted to any forms of coercion

Impatient too quickly.

tried to rebut, “Mr. Jenkins, but

no progress on the case by the end of the day, I’ll

understanding, Mr. Jenkins,” Jacob said respectfully, bowing slightly before leaving Elliot’s office.

as Jacob

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

Elliot and handed something over, placing it before

and took a look. It was a completely

closely, then lifted his

a sheepish smile, hoping for

get the information out

quick. How did you manage

up to recently and found that despite being

he actually smiled at Lionel,

me all the details.”

happy

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

after the banquet. When he returned home, he unexpectedly found Mr. Abbott burying

attentively, twirling his

Lionel finished his narrative, Elliot scoffed.

unpleasant matters today. If he’s hoping for an acquittal,

his military collar, Elliot stood up with a stern

first time being handcuffed and escorted Into

on

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

was dimly lit with only a faint warm light from above. The walls were dark and foreboding, creating a heavy, oppressive

mentally drained and tortured, unsure of when

iron door of the

of the table several meters

why have you arrested me? I don’t know

at him

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

all over, unable to control the

fought to steady his mind.

cunning and would use all sorts of psychological tactics once he suspected

of his words

I promise to answer your questions honestly. I

Remember what you just said. If you change your tune later,

his seemingly casual demeanor,

gulped anxiously, nodding