Elias’ Crimes and Punishments of Romance

Chapter 15 Amanda and Elias Got Locked In (1)

She didn’t want to get involved in this matter, and she could sense that it wasn’t safe to stay around for too long. I’ve already received the gift, so I should come up with some excuse to leave now. Amanda pretended to glance at her phone before looking up at Howard. I’m afraid I have some matters to handle at work, Grandpa. I think I should-

Howard cut her off before she could finish her sentence. “Are you going to leave now? How could I allow that? What company is this-how could they take up your personal time now that it’s past working hours?” Howard wasn’t about to let Amanda off just like that. He had to go on with his initial plan for the night.

“I just started this job a while ago, so it’s a little more hectic, Grandpa, I’m really sorry…” Amanda uttered in an awkward tone.

Howard, on the other hand, spoke in a much firmer tone. “Who’s your leader?”

Jackson’s voice came out of nowhere. “I’m Jackson McCalister from Justice & Associates, Old Mr. Winters. I have the authority to let Amanda off work for today, so she can spend your birthday with you. She won’t have to work overtime.”

She was too stunned to speak after she turned around to see Jackson stepping out of the crowd. I can’t believe Mr. McCalister is at the party too!

Howard grinned with satisfaction when he heard Jackson’s words. “Look at that, Amanda. Your leader gave you his orders! You can stay since you don’t have to work overtime,” he said.

“I…” Amanda could no longer find another excuse to leave. I can’t say I have a baby at home to care for,

can I?

“Why don’t you just stay around to spend Old Mr. Winters’ birthday with him, Amanda?” Jackson could tell that something was up when he saw how much the Winters Family cared for Amanda. The law firm happened to be targeting Winters Enterprise as one of its legal clients, so Jackson saw this as the perfect opportunity.

“Okay…” Amanda had no choice but to nod in agreement.

since we last had a chat.” Howard led Amanda to take a seat at

washroom, Elias.” With a sullen look on her face, Grace walked over to the washroom. She

before he quietly shifted his gaze back to Amanda. Amanda was dressed in a light blue

her waist. She gave off a feminine but sexy aura, especially with her makeup that enhanced her clear, bright eyes. One would find it hard to tear their gaze

one of the cubicles in the washroom. Her tears were ones of resentment and

seem interested in her at all, and he even placed all his focus on some other woman just

It was hilarious. If I were Grace, I would have been too

be a part of

some rookie celebrity in the entertainment industry, and she only got to where she is because of

open. “What are you guys talking about? Do you think I’d be

they turned and saw

sense Elias’ gaze on her. Is he mad because I showed up and took the spotlight away from Grace? I didn’t want to

her phone out to send the nanny a text, telling the nanny to stay a little longer with the baby as she might

nodded and gave the bodyguard a look that told the bodyguard to stand down. A complacent grin formed

glass of

so sorry, Amanda! I didn’t mean to do that. Are you okay? You should get changed.” He wore

off some of the wine with a napkin. “I’m fine,” she replied with a

can get changed.” Howard called for the bodyguard to come over, and a burly man stepped forward “This way, Miss Bailey.” A huge section of her dress