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.”

look fooled Jack and Edith. However, it

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him from the couch.

toward Stephanie being the person behind her abduction. It has to be

you talking about?” she growled. “Just because you have Dad and

her chest. She didn’t want to be involved in this matter

are you so agitated? I didn’t mention your name.” Crossing her arms, Amanda tilted

not raising you all these years, you don’t have to

ignored the words and continued, “The only reason the

party. For

For now,

the suspect is

if I couldn’t make it to the

Stephanie attempted to say.

she stepped in. “There must be a misunderstanding, Amanda. Stephanie would never do that to you. Just like us, she has been looking forward to your

After Edith spoke up, he finally said, “It’s good to have you back, Amanda. Elias and I will look into this matter. We’ll find

The group

his determined speech, including Stephanie. Is Dad starting to suspect

“Thanks, Dad.”

words shocked the people in the room. Nobody was

helpless. The couple turned to Amanda in anticipation. “What did

tears. After all these years, he had long since given up on hearing his eldest daughter call him ‘Dad’. However, he heard those words again today.

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excited father, Amanda repeated,

her mouth with a hand, so

to keep her safe this time. We won’t lose her again!”

soothing hand. “Our family will never be apart again. I’ve been waiting