Elias’ Crimes and Punishments of Romance

Chapter 1 She’s Pregnant, so Let’s Get a Divorce

a divorce.” Amanda stayed silent. The way he spoke was so straightforward and impatient, as though he had been eagerly waiting to break the news. That woman affectionately hugged his arm and smiled. “Mrs. Winters, I’m sorry to tell you, but it’s time you make room for me.” With her eyes fixed on the woman’s hand, Amanda felt like her heart was being ripped apart. Her eyes gradually dimmed, and she began welling with tears. She clutched the pregnancy test and proffered it to him. “What about our child? How could you be so heartless?” After glancing coldly at the pregnancy test with two lines, Elias snorted. “There’s no way you’re pregnant. I’ve never slept with you, so don’t think you can fool me with this.” In reality, he would not have agreed to marry Amanda if his grandfather had not been seriously ill and threatened Elias with his life. However, who knew Howard Winters would miraculously recover right after Elias and Amanda married? There were times when Elias would suspect Amanda and Howard had been in a ploy to force him into marriage. His words shocked his wife, who retorted with wide eyes, “You did sleep with me! During the company’s celebratory dinner, you were drunk—” “That celebratory dinner was held abroad, and you weren’t with me. How could I have slept with you? Let’s make things easy for us. You know I detest clingy women the most.” The man was merciless, and his eyes flamed with a slight impatience. “I…” She wanted to explain she had gone to the celebratory dinner and cared for him while he was drunk. One thing led to another, and they slept together, impregnating her without knowing. However, his indifference prompted her to keep those words to herself. Wow. I give up. Forget it. What’s there to say to a sc*mbag who abandons his wife and child? “Mrs. Winters, just agree to the divorce. Elias doesn’t love you, so there’s no meaning in prolonging this matter.” That woman daintily leaned onto his shoulder and grinned like a winner announcing her victory. Drawing a deep breath, Amanda held back the pain in her heart and gazed at the man before her. “Let’s get a divorce, then. You can pick whenever you want to go through the procedure. I’m always free.” Once she finished, she left the villa without looking back. Tears fell the second she turned around, not wanting to let the man see her crying again. Meanwhile, surprise flashed across Elias’ handsome face as he was not expecting her to agree so quickly. He wondered if she had always been this easily provoked. At first, he thought she would be overcome by greed and refused to discard her position as his wife because she was broke when she married him. “Hurray! Elias, your wife agreed to the divorce! So, when will you marry me?” the woman asked with anticipation. Flinging her arm away, Elias glanced at her with disdainful eyes. “Don’t worry. I won’t marry you even if you’re the last woman on Earth.” The woman was dumbfounded, unable to accept his sudden change in attitude. “Elias… How could you say that? I’m pregnant with your child, and I—” “The