Elias’ Crimes and Punishments of Romance

Chapter 341 Is This How You Treat Me?

Shifting her attention to Crispin, Amanda mocked, “Why are you even here? You’re not the son-in-law of the family yet.”

Before Crispin could answer, Stephanie spoke up. “Crisp isn’t the son-in-law not officially the daughter of the Allegra Family either. You have no right to question him.” yet, but you’re

Crispin shot Stephanie a grateful look. I knew it! She still has feelings for me. She only stays away from me because she worries that I will go after another woman.

Truth be told, Stephanie couldn’t care less about defending him. She simply hated Amanda’s guts.

“Watch your mouth, Steph!” Jack scolded.

Stephanie could only keep her mouth shut, but she wasn’t pleased either.

Instead of getting angry, Amanda smiled. “Are you saying that you’re marrying Crispin? What I’m about to say might affect your relationship. Therefore, I think your fiancé should give us a moment.”

“I’ll say it again-we aren’t planning for marriage,” Stephanie spoke through gritted teeth. She wanted nothing to do with Crispin at all.

“You two, please don’t fight. I’ll leave you alone.” Crispin was well aware of what Amanda. wanted to tell the Allegras. Since she asked, he would go.

To his surprise, Stephanie grabbed his wrist. “Where do you think you’re going? Stay!” Then, she turned to Amanda. “You can say anything you want in front of him. We’ve got nothing to fear.”

Amanda laughed at those words. She glanced at Elias. “May I?”

Elias took a seat on the couch with a neutral expression, not giving a damn about the matter. “Of course. Say what you want. We’re here to find out the truth.”

Jack and Edith shared a look. Both found confusion in each other’s eyes. What are they talking about?

“Mr. Crispin, do you have anything to do with my abduction last night?” Amanda wasn’t the type to beat around the bush, she cut to the chase.

“What are you implying, Miss Bailey? This is a serious matter. I have nothing to do with it.”

innocent look fooled Jack and Edith. However, it didn’t work on

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him from the couch.

it?” Amanda was biased toward Stephanie being the person behind her abduction. It has to be her! Crispin holds no grudge against

hearing that. “What the hell are you talking about?” she growled. “Just because you have Dad and Mom to back you up doesn’t mean you can

her chest. She didn’t want to be involved in this matter just because Crispin said something

mention your name.” Crossing her arms, Amanda tilted

unreasonable! Even if the family owes you for not raising you all these years, you don’t have to vent

ignored the words and continued, “The only reason the person kidnapped me was

party. For

For now,

suspect is

most if I couldn’t

back any words Stephanie attempted to say. Stephanie didn’t even know

must be a misunderstanding, Amanda. Stephanie would never do that to you. Just

I will look into this matter. We’ll find out the truth. I’ll hold

The group

his determined speech, including Stephanie.

“Thanks, Dad.”

the people in the room. Nobody was spared from the

both overjoyed but helpless. The couple turned to Amanda in anticipation.

years, he had long since given up on hearing his eldest daughter call him ‘Dad’. However, he heard

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at her excited father, Amanda repeated, “Thanks,

rolled down her cheeks. She covered her mouth with a hand, so nobody could hear

beloved Amelia has returned to us. We need to keep her

never be apart again. I’ve been waiting for this