Chapter 265

If it really was not Elijah, then this matter was not as simple as it seemed. Sheena started to contemplate the incident, and even though there was a hint of suspicion when she looked at Elijah, she squeezed his cheek forcefully. "I'll believe you this time. If I catch you lying to me again, I'll throw you into prison immediately. Let's see how long you can endure in there and how soon your subordinates can get you out," Sheena warned, retracting her hand. Elijah slumped to the floor, completely drained. He wanted to speak, but suddenly, a sweet, metallic taste surged up his throat, choking him. It felt like his lungs were about to be coughed up. He was not afraid of going to jail. Even if Sheena threw him in, there were not many inside who dared to cross him. However, he did not want Sheena to continue misunderstanding him. "If I lie… I'll suffer horribly," Elijah managed to say between coughs. Sheena glanced at him disdainfully. Elijah's face had turned pale from coughing