Chapter 301

All eyes turned to Elijah. Unfazed, Elijah casually quipped, "Nothing much, just marveling at Captain Maurice's skill in flattery." The implication was a subtle mockery of Maurice's deliberate praise, and there was a hint of disdain toward Nathaniel. Locked in a silent exchange of glares, sparks flew between the two men. The air thickened with tension, creating an atmosphere so tense that others dared not interfere. Sheena tapped the table, reminding them, "Let's focus on the matter at hand. My time is valuable." The two men reluctantly withdrew their hostile glances and redirected their attention to the proceedings. Nathaniel scrutinized the documents once more before addressing Melania and Bethany. "Madam Carver, if you accuse Sheena of being the mastermind, you should present reasonable evidence. If you can't, I'll have to release her." Melania bit her lip. Yesterday, Sheena's bodyguards had destroyed all evidence before leaving. Besides Bethany's injuries and the t