Chapter 940
Chapter 940
Elliot stared at him, his tone icy and cruel.
“If you can’tst these thirty minutes, it means your body has be too weak. I''ll report it and request to send you back to the
training camp for a three-month refresher. Also, with you gone, the position of deputy chief will be vacant, and | intend to
promote Lionel as a temporary sub. What do you think?”
Though he said it was just temporary, Romello knew that there was basically no chance of reiming his position once Lionel
took over.
Romello’s spine stiffened, his dry lips biting into a row of blood marks, as he fought to steady his trembling arms.
“Mr. Jenkins, those arrangements may be unnecessary. | can endure.”
Elliot sneered.
“Good to know.”
For Elliot, this half-hour passed quickly as he attended to his duties.
However, for Romello who was in a headstand, every minute felt like an eternity, his mind consumed by nothing but pain and
endurance.
After half an hour, the timer rang, and it also signaled the end of working hours.
Romello grunted, relieved, copsing onto the ground, too exhausted to stand. Even hist eyshes were wet from his sweat,
fluttering slightly.
He was too drained to open his eyes.
Elliot had just finished reviewing thest document with a red pen.
He turned off the heater and slowly approached Romello’s feet.
“You barely passed. Before you leave, remember to clean up the floor.”
Romello mustered his strength, mumbling weakly, “Mr. Jenkins, can I...”
Elliot seemed to anticipate his request and cut him off decisively. “No. But if you don’t mind everyone in the bureau knowing you
were punished in my office today, feel free to call someone to clean up.
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“Can''t stand up? Well, your knees can still move. | won''t let anyone disturb you. It’s up to
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you to salvage thatst bit of dignity.
His cold gaze lingered on Romello’s pitiful state on the ground, showing no hint of
mercy.
“Understood...”
With his affirmation, Elliot donned his military uniform and headed toward the door.
Just a few steps out, he turned back to add one final threat, “Regarding Phoebe’s captivity, you better not haveid a hand on
her. Otherwise, | won’t be lenient.”
Romello’sshes trembled, but he did not respond.
Elliot scoffed and gracefully left the office.
Once he was gone, Romello opened his eyes with great effort.Text ? 2024 N?velDrama.Org.
Once again, he stared at the metal que on the desk that read ‘Chief’, clenching his fists.
The hatred surging in his heart could
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could only move his knees little By
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subordinates, instructing the
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shar echo Ser, changed into clean
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When Elliot returned to E&S Haven, he found the house bustling.
Howard, Lionel, and Jacintha were all seated on the sofa, silent with solemn expressions. as if waiting for him to start a meeting.
He walked straight over and sat down next to Sheena.
Without caring if anyone was nearby, he slid his hand around Sheena’s waist, wanting to
embrace her.
Sheena quickly patted his hand, whispering seriously, “What are you doing? Everyone is watching.”
Even so, Elliot did not let go.
Instead, he tightened his grip around her slender waist, and he sig
you all day. It’s been tough.”