Chapter 364
Elijah turned his gaze back to Nathaniel, getting straight to the point. “You took the serum half a month ago, but you only arrived in Farlem a week ago. Someone must have conspired with you, instigating you to take the serum. Who is that person?”
Nathaniel hung his head, looking at the ground, merely smiling without uttering a word.
Elijah seized his hair, forcing him to make eye contact. “The National Investigation Bureau has various ways to deal with those who remain tight–lipped, and you know that. Are you sure you won’t talk?”
This statement instantly riled Nathaniel. Veins bulged on his forehead as he growled through gritted teeth, “You wouldn’t dare!”
“Why wouldn’t I? You already know my identity. With the deeds you’ve committed, do you think you can leave here unscathed?”
As Elijah spoke, his gaze grew more ruthless, boiling with anger.
Nathaniel met his gaze and, after a brief pause, burst into laughter. “You’re not just a Freeman family heir, are you? Who are you?”
The head of the National Investigation Bureau could not possibly be just a mere local businessman in Farlem.
Elijah remained silent.
“You accuse me of having motives for getting close to Sheena. What about you? She probably doesn’t even know your true identity. What’s your purpose? Acting weak and pitiful in front of her, what are you after?”
Elijah tightened his grip on Nathaniel’s hair.
Despite the pain, Nathaniel laughed again with a slightly pained expression. “Since you
already know it wasn’t sulfuric acid that day, you should know that your days are numbered! I won’t get her, and neither will you!”
Elijah’s eyes burned with rage as he released Nathaniel’s hair and delivered a powerful punch to his cheek.
Nathaniel’s face quickly swelled into a bruised, reddish bump. He spat out a mouthful of blood onto the ground, yet he continued to provoke Elijah.
“Even if the doctor can suppress the S404 virus in your body and prevent you from dying, there will be consequences over time. You’ll end up disabled. If she finds out, she might feel sorry for you in the short term, but what about in the long run? Elijah, from the moment you were splashed, your flawed body was destined not to be worthy of her!”
Elijah was left speechless, and he remained silent for a long time.
“Sir, Ms. Sheena’s car just pulled over by the road. She’ll be here in two minutes.”
“Okay.”
Elijah turned his gaze back to Nathaniel, saying, “Since you’ve fallen into my hands, you should be aware that I can make anyone talk. I’ll unearth all your secrets in the coming days.”
Chapter 364
Nathaniel glanced away, emitting a disdainful snort.
Elijah seized his hair again, whispering a threatening warning, “When Sheena comes in, you should know what not to say. If you dare utter a single word, I’ll make you wish you were dead!
“Ms. Sheena! You’re here!” Lionel’s voice rang just outside the door.
Elijah hid his mask and turned to greet Sheena. As the door swung open, he found himself locking eyes with Sheena’s captivating gaze.
Remembering Nathaniel’s words moments ago, he lowered his eyes, refraining from initiating conversation for once.
Sheena, however, remained oblivious, only asking, “What’s the situation? Did he confess to anything just now?”
Elijah shook his head. “No, he refused to speak.”
“I’d like to have a private chat with him.”
“Sure.”
“A private one, so your people aren’t allowed to eavesdrop, including you,” Sheena emphasized.
He hesitated for a moment, sounding disappointed as he replied, “Fine.”
After Sheena entered, Elijah closed the door behind her, sending Lionel and the others away. He took a position under a nearby tree, waiting.
Inside the small cabin, Nathaniel, upon seeing Sheena, smirked.
“Nana, I really didn’t expect tonight to turn into a feast of betrayal. Were you acting all this time? Did your displays of love for me turn out to be nothing but a show?”
