Elias’ Crimes and Punishments of Romance

Chapter 327 Announce Your Existence to the Public

A moment later, the Allegras were brought into the reception room by the maid.

Elias said in a deep voice, “Good evening, Mr. and Mrs. Allegra.”

Jack complimented with a smile, “Your estate truly deserves to be called little Imperia. We almost lost our way around here.”

Stephanie was also taken aback by the size of Winters Estate. She had always heard about. how magnificent the estate was, but it wasn’t until she was here that she was finally able to see it for herself. What a big place! It’s like a palace.

Edith, however, was in no mood to admire the architecture of this place. As soon as she entered the living room, her gaze shifted toward Amanda. She was only wishing that Amanda would call her “Mom,” but on second thought, it was a bit of a luxury to wish for.

“You flatter me, Mr. Allegra.” Elias’ lips curled into a smile.

Amanda had been listening to their exchange of pleasantries. After a long hesitation, she eventually said to the couple, “Nice to meet you, Mr. and Mrs. Allegra.”

Jack and Edith’s expressions froze for a second at the distant manner in which she called them. They knew that this kind of thing couldn’t be rushed, but their hearts sank when they heard her call them in such a cold and formal way.

Jack turned his attention to Aiden, upon which his expression changed instantly. He teased the boy dotingly, asking, “Aiden, are you happy that your grandpa came to see you?” As he spoke, he handed over the toy he had brought with him. “Here’s the toy your grandma and I bought for you. Do you like it?”

“Wow, it’s so cool! I love it!” Aiden paid no attention whatsoever to the change in mood. between the adults. Carrying the new toy in his arms, he trotted aside to play with it right

away.

Only then did Amanda notice a man standing behind Stephanie, who looked unfamiliar to her and whom she didn’t recognize. Standing on tiptoe, she leaned closer to Elias’ ear, asking, “Who is that guy behind Stephanie?”

Elias also tilted his head toward her ear, whispering, “He’s the man she loves so much that she can’t live without.”

see,

the couple didn’t feel anything about such a natural and intimate gesture, but it didn’t go unnoticed by

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guy who was supposed to be my fiancé has now become

did you get him here as well? Do you have something you’d like

a smile, “Yeah, I do have something

inviting us for dinner? We’ll talk about it over dinner later

for dinner,” said Elias before leading

At this

was a bundle of nerves, wondering if her father was going to criticize her again at the dining table

clasped Stephanie’s hand, saying, “Steph, I’m here with you, and we’ll

withdrew her

mean? Is this woman getting cold feet? I’ll never give up after finally getting this far.

seats at the large dining table in the dining room. They were at Winters Estate, and Jack wasn’t sitting at the head of the dining table either. However, he was

sat together with Aiden seated between them. They looked just like

the other hand, Stephanie reluctantly seated herself next

silent; none of

keep silent, though he was supposed to play host to others now that they were on his turf. He knew that Jack must have come today because he had something important

remain silent forever, but not little Aiden, whose stomach was already rumbling. He demanded, “Mommy, I wanna

and eat first? He’s really hungry, and besides, he’s still recovering at the moment.” He had shown Jack enough respect by asking for the latter’s opinion

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favor, Jack replied with a smile, “Yeah, just go ahead

and put them

He didn’t care what the adults were thinking.

picked up his glass of red wine and took a sip of it, seemingly summoning his emotions. “It’s quite rude of me to take care of my family’s affairs at your place today, Elias. I’d like to apologize to you in advance. I