Elias’ Crimes and Punishments of Romance

Chapter 50 Positive Results

At Galaxy Bay, Amanda came out of the bathroom drying her hair with a towel. She turned the TV on and sat down before the dressing table, ready to go through her skincare routine.

The TV was airing the live recording of the charity ball, and Elias was on screen, elaborating on his relationship. “Grace and I are just colleagues, not lovers.”

The explanation surprised Amanda. She swiveled around, her eyes wide with disbelief. She was then reminded of what Elias told her that night. Is he really going to dump her? She quickly got up and huddled closer to the TV, then she turned the volume up to listen to what Elias had to say.

After she heard what Elias had to say, she felt awkward and sorry for Grace. When she saw the look of disbelief on Grace’s face, she knew this was Elias’ plan, and one he did not talk to Grace about.

What does he want? Amanda picked up her phone and called Elias. A few beeps later, the call went through. “Elias!”

“What is it?” he asked calmly.

“Are you really going to dump her? What do you want? Don’t tell me you’re serious about getting back together.” Amanda was panicking. If Elias really did want to remarry, she would be entangled in a heap of mess again.

silent for a few moments. “Whatever happens between us won’t affect my decision.

Grace either. His refusal was even more adamant than the time his grandfather forced him to marry Amanda. He realized that he didn’t hate Amanda that much, or he wouldn’t

“Calm down, Elias. You…”

Grace’s cries. “Why did you say that? Why did you say

then the

she finally found Elias on the balcony. Her makeup was a mess due to all her crying. “Why did you say

froze her tears, but not even the cold compared to the chill she felt

her away. “Even if we’re not lovers, I can still take care of you. As a brother, I mean.

sister. We’re good

Woman

to me. I don’t love you. If we got married, our marriage would be a mess. I don’t want to waste your time. You’ll find someone who truly loves you.” Elias thought she was a hassle, and he massaged his forehead. He

Elias would fall for her if they were

said, “Stop lying to yourself, Grace. There’s no love between us. Don’t even compare

him in disbelief and hurt. He doesn’t even want to marry me? She sneered. “So, you weren’t that reluctant to marry Amanda, were you? And you

his silence was