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Sheena understood his meaning and looked at Elijah, delivering a stern lecture, “Mr. Nicholls is my guest. Are you trying to provoke me by offending him the moment he arrives? It seems I’ve indulged you too much recently, and you’ve forgotten who the real master is.”
She glanced outside the mansion, her voice becoming serious as she shouted, “John, Sawyer, get in here!”
John and Sawyer quickly entered the living room.
She wore an indifferent expression, not even sparing a glance for Elijah. “Take him to the basement for some serious reflection. He stays there until I say otherwise.”
John and Sawyer exchanged glances, stunned.
Elijah frowned, his face exuding a chilling aura. However, his gaze revealed that he was hurt by her remark. “You’re punishing me for him?”
Only then did Sheena turn her attention to him, sneering. “What else? Nate and I go way back. I’ve admired him since childhood. While I harbored some resentment before, I’ve let go of the past. As for you, I gave you a chance to terminate your employment contract, but you stubbornly clung on.”
“If you can’t handle the pressure, then leave! Do you really think you have a place in my eyes?”
Sheena’s words were like sharp knives, cutting deep into Elijah’s heart. The pain made it difficult for him to breathe. Although he knew about her plan, hearing these hurtful words still stung, and he felt a deep sense of sorrow.
Elijah was aware that Sheena no longer held any feelings for him.
So, was she deliberately using Nathaniel’s situation to tell him the harsh truth?
His eyes reddened slightly, and his voice choked as he spoke, “I know I’ve made mistakes in the past, but with everything I’ve done for you now, aren’t you moved even a little?”
Sheena remained silent, noticing Elijah was getting teary–eyed, a vulnerability that surprised her.
He was truly an Oscar–worthy actor!
He managed to tear up so effortlessly.
Elijah’s earnest tears caught Sheena off guard for a moment. She looked away, maintaining her cold and expressionless demeanor.
“Considering the injuries you suffered for me, I’ve held back. However, you’ve only escalated things and even offended Nate. I won’t spare you! John, Sawyer! Immediately lock him up!”
With Sheena issuing the command for the second time, John and Sawyer reluctantly approached to escort Elijah away.
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Elijah shoved them aside, growling, “I won’t admit what I did was wrong. You just want me gone? Fine! I’m leaving!”
He turned and walked out of the mansion without looking back, and his eyes were bloodshot and
hostile.
John and Sawyer, bewildered, turned to Sheena for guidance. “Miss, what just happened?”
“Let him go.”
“Understood.”
John and Sawyer left, leaving Sheena and Nathaniel alone.
With the troublesome figure finally gone, Nathaniel poured the red wine on the table, filling Sheena’s glass. “Nana, I’m truly delighted that you stood up for me.”
When Sheena looked at him, she softened her icy demeanor during the earlier argument with Elijah, offering a gentle smile.
“Of course, how can he compare to you? After all, the person I care about the most is you, Nate. Let’s forget about the unpleasantness just now and enjoy a good drink.”
The two wine glasses clinked. After the toast, Sheena wasted no time and downed her drink in one go. However, Nathaniel swirled the wine in his glass without a sip. He observed the dark red liquid, a playful smirk forming at the corner of his lips.
“I remember the last time we played assembling the revolvers at the bar. You seemed to like him a lot, being very close to him. It almost broke my heart that day.”
His tone grew more serious as he continued, “This time, he got hurt for you. You should be even more fond of him. Yet, tonight, you sent him away with my help. Why?”
Sheena’s beautiful eyes widened slightly.
Nathaniel met her gaze, the amusement in his eyes deepening. “You two wouldn’t happen to be putting on a show for my sake, would you?”
