Wait, She’s a Billionaire (Sheena Lawson) novel Chapter 1223

Elliot did not immediately return to his office after leaving the interrogation room.

He stood in the quiet, secluded hallway for a long time, with his back half-leaning against the wall.

His black eyes were calm and contemplative, pondering over something.

He appeared frustrated just as he reached for his pants pocket, intending to sneak a smoke.

However, his pocket was empty, devoid of the presence of a cigarette box.

It suddenly dawned on him that since Sheena found out about his smoking habit during the S404 incident, she had made him quit.

Then, with her pregnancy, she could not stand the smell of smoke.

After that, it was for the babies.

It had been almost a year and a half since he last carried a pack of cigarettes.

Abandoning the idea of sneaking a smoke, Elliot retrieved his phone from his pocket and dialed Grant's number.

"Mr. Jenkins," Grant greeted.

Elliot's voice was cold and direct as he said, "Tell Old Man Jenkins that I can forgive Stanley and drop the matter, but Peter must pay for his past mistakes. It's non-negotiable. Please ask him not to interfere in the car accident incident."

His tone was firm and resolute, catching Grant off guard.

"M-Mr. Jenkins, you…"

Grant was stunned to notice Elliot referring to Santiago as "Old Man Jenkins".

After all, Elliot had always held the utmost respect for Santiago and had always called him "Grandpa".

"Mr. Jenkins, about this matter… Old Man Jenkins is…" Grant's voice trembled slightly, genuinely startled by Elliot's cold demeanor.

He wanted to help explain the situation on Santiago's behalf, but he did not know where to begin.

However, Elliot was not interested in hearing any of it.

"Looks like you've figured out the truth, thinking I'm lying, and Dad is covering up for me."

Elliot remained silent, striding straight to where Peter sat.

Peter chuckled lightly.

"In truth, the entire Jenkins family is implicated in this accident. While I may have caused it, Dad, Roger, Uncle Grant, and even your beloved aunt, Tania, all helped cover it up. They're all accomplices."

As he spoke, Peter's gaze fell on Elliot's clenched fist beneath the cuff of his military uniform.

His mood brightened as he took a deep drag from his cigarette.

"Do you wonder why Tania stayed away from Froania for so many years, refusing to come back?" Peter continued, "It's because of guilt! She is unable to face you every day.

"The fact that I caused your parents' death was an open secret within the Jenkins family. Yet, for all these years, you heard nothing about it. If I hadn't brought it up, you might have been kept in the dark for the rest of your life! Elliot, growing up without parents and having all the supposed loving family members around you aid the culprit in hiding the truth from you… Don't you find that tragic?"

As Peter's words grew more audacious and his laughter more deranged, Elliot's eyes narrowed, hiding a glimmer of murderous intent.