Chapter 917

Romello watched Elliot's retreating figure. He frowned slightly as he sensed something amiss, hesitating to follow him immediately. After a few steps, Elliot turned back and remarked, "This is a direct order. Are you not complying?" "I wouldn't dare to," Romello replied quickly, realizing he had no choice but to comply. He briskly caught up with Elliot, matching his pace as they headed to Elliot's office for a briefing. At 7 p.m., Sheena and Lionel, accompanied by the entire Fourth Division, surrounded the entire Nicholls residence, turning it into a fortress. The imposing presence of the towering soldiers surrounding the mansion courtyard was intimidating. When the butler emerged and witnessed the scene, he was taken aback. "W-What's going on here?" Sheena stepped forward to explain, "My crystal earrings went missing during this afternoon's tea party. I've checked all the attending ladies except Gabrielle." With a serious expression, Lionel displayed his credentials