Chapter 955


    “She hasn’t been feeling welltely. Besides, it’s a small banquet, and there’s no need to tire her out,”


    Romello exined calmly.


    Jacintha giggled, herpliments sounding natural as she said, “Mr. Romello, you’re so responsible!


    With your leadership, the Nicholls family will surely flourish.”


    “Thank you for your kind words,” Romello replied with a somewhat indifferent smile.


    The servant who went to find Nathaniel quickly returned, a concerned expression on his


    face.


    “Mr. Romello, Mr. Nathaniel isn’t in his room. I couldn’t find him anywhere.”


    Romello’s expression darkened instantly, muttering under his breath, “How could he disappear right


    before the banquet? Find him immediately!”


    “Yes, sir.”


    The servant hurriedly darted off.


    Lionel and Jacintha exchanged nces, sensing the tension in the air.


    As if realizing something, Jacintha quickly changed the subject, “Mr. Romello, did you n the banquet


    all by yourself? It’s so exquisitely arranged. Could I ask you for some advice?”


    Lionel chimed in, “Mr. Romello, what’s wrong? It’s supposed to be a joyous asion tonight, but you


    seem a bit displeased.”


    Romello softened his stern gaze and continued to smile politely.


    He was about to respond to Jacintha’s question when he noticed the butler hurrying


    toward them.


    “Mr. Romello…” the butler began, but Sheena interrupted him.


    “Where’s Gabrielle? I haven’t seen her around. She usually loves these lively events,”


    Sheena asked with a gentle smile.


    Caught off guard, the butler replied, “Ms. Gabrielle is probably still in her room getting reacy. Mr.


    Romello bought her a new pair of crystal earrings the other day, so she might still be deciding on which


    to wear.”


    “I see…” Sheena nodded understandingly.


    “Excuse me, Mrs. Jenkins, I have something urgent to discuss with Mr. Romello,” the butler said,


    attempting to move past Sheena.


    Sheena blocked his path, politely insisting, “The Nicholls residence is sorge, and I’m unfamiliar with


    theyout. Could you please apany me to find Gabrielle’s room?”


    “Well…”


    Sheena continued, “I’m sure Mr. Romello is busy with the guests, and any urgent matters can wait until


    after the banquet.”


    The butler hesitated for a moment. He nced over to where Romello was upied with Lionel and


    Jacintha.


    Seeing that Romello’s attention waspletely diverted, the butler relented.


    “Alright. Mrs. Jenkins, please follow me.”


    “Thank you.”


    A minuteter, Nathaniel emerged from the mansion, stepping out and surveying the crowd in the


    garden, his gaze eventually settling on Elliot.


    Elliot immediately sensed his presence, and the two shared a silent exchange.


    Romello, still engrossed in conversation with Lionel and Jacintha, was growing impatient.


    Spotting Nathaniel’s arrival, he quickly dismissed Lionel and Jacintha, striding over to Nathaniel.


    “Why did you take so long toe down? Where were you just now?” Romello


    demanded.


    Nathaniel kept his head down, obediently replying, “I’m not sure what happened, but my stomach was


    upset. I had to use the toilet for quite some time.”


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    Though Romello was clearly displeased, he could not publicly criticize Nathaniel for a basic bodily


    need, especially in front of so many guests.


    Afterposing himself, Romello continued, “How are the preparations going? There’s no room for


    failure tonight. Do you understand?”


    “Yes, don’t worry. I’ll execute everything perfectly.”


    Romello begrudgingly epted his response, emitting a couple of disdainful snorts before turning


    away