Recalling the situation, Gabrielle scowled in annoyance. âRomello said sheâs sick, but | donât know what illness it is. It must be pretty serious though, since theyâre so cautious about disturbing her rest. Thatâs why they've restricted anyone from entering, including us. They even forbade loud noises inside the house.â
âWhat kind of serious illness warrants restricting access to the entire mansion?â Sheena furrowed her brow and continued probing, âHave you gone up to see how sheâs doing?â
Gabrielle shook her head. âWhat's there to see when someone's sick?â
Sheena held her hand, persuading, âSheâs only been living with the Nicholls for a few days, and already sheâs fallen ill. Romello is making such a big deal about it. Arenât you even a little curious about how serious her condition is? Donât you want to go take a look?
Gabrielle pondered for a moment.
Honestly, she was indeed curious. It had only been a few days, yet it was serious enough for Romello to issue commands to the entire household.
Could it be some rare and severe illness?
Even So, Gabrielle dared not to check on Phoebe.
The thought of Romelloâs wrath made her shrink back, and she shook her head.
âNo, | donât. If Romello finds out, he'll skin me alive. I'd rather play it safe.â
Unable to convince her otherwise, Sheena had to return empty-handed.
On the way back to E&S Haven, she called Howard over again..
âIs her illness that serious?â
Howard stood up abruptly, his eyes filled with shock and anger.
âWhat has Romello done to her? Sheâs never been one to fall ill. Just recently, | accompanied her to the hospital for a full-body checkup because of a film shoot. Thereâs no way she suddenly has some major illness!â
Sheena comfortingly patted his shoulder, urging him to sit back down.
âHoward, calm down for a moment. | donât believe it either.â
Elliot sat quietly beside them, also analyzing the situation.
âRomello has canceled all of Phoebeâs ongoing work arrangements. If this isnât a genuine illness, then heâs likely intentionally keeping her captive.â
Sheena listened attentively, nodding.
âAfter analyzing the events of the night of the return banquet multiple times, Phoebeâs condition was really off. She seemed perfectly fine when Romello took her to attend the business gala previously.â
Howard stood up again.
âRomello, that beast! Heâs even willing to hurt his own sister! Thereâs no need to worry. about saving face for both families anymore. Letâs go ahead with the most extreme method we discussed yesterday!â
Both Sheena and Elliot nodded in agreement.
Sheena said, âHoward, letâs divide and conquer these matters. You handle Wayneâs situation and find Corey. | believe he can make wame compromise. Leave the matter of meeting Phoebe to Elliot and me.â
âAlright,â Howard agreed, swiftly leaving to attend to his tasks.
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Sheena pondered seriously for a moment.
âWhy donât we use Gabrielle? I'll host a tea party in a couple of days and discreetly give Gabrielle some valuable jewelry.
Afterward, we can use jewelry theft as an excuse to send Lionel in to search. What do you think?â
Elliot smiled faintly, teasingly prodding her nose.
âHoney, you're so clever. That's a fine plan. I'll go along with it.â
Sheena returned a smile.
She remembered a long time ago when Elliot's body still harbored the virus, and she was forced to deal with Nathaniel.
Howard and Phoebeâs relationship was blossoming at that time, and she envied their sweet yet simple love. Yet, in the blink of an eye, their relationship faced a crisis, and it was her and Elliotâs bond that proved to be the most stable.
âWhat's on your mind?â Elliot's warm breath brushed against her face as he nuzzled her nose, snapping her out of her trance.