Elias’ Crimes and Punishments of Romance

“I’m telling you, there’s no way we’re getting a divorce. Just carry on with the wedding, or I’ll make life a living hell for you. It has taken me a lot of effort to come this far, so I won’t allow anyone to get in my way!”

Stephanie sobbed and closed her eyes in despair. Am I going to spend the rest of my life like this? Why did I even fall in love with a poor man like him in the first place? Why?!

Unbeknownst to her, their first encounter was also part of Crispin’s plan.

Soon, it was the wedding day.

As Stephanie’s sister, Amanda naturally had to attend the wedding. Jack had requested Aiden to be a pageboy.

The young child was reluctant, but he eventually gave in to Jack after the latter persuaded him for a long time.

Elias was also in attendance. Since he was only Amanda’s former husband, he didn’t have to come. However, he and Jack were business partners.

“Are they getting married just like this? I still haven’t come around to that idea.” Amanda was in a dazed state. After all that had happened, Stephanie was eventually marrying Crispin.

Elias picked up a glass of wine and scanned his surroundings. All the guests were people he was familiar with. Jack had invited most of the prominent business people, which went to show how much he prioritized the wedding.

All of them were smiling except for Stephanie. Presently, she was spacing out in the lounge.

The woman looked at herself in the mirror. There was no doubt she was beautiful with delicate makeup and a wedding dress. However, when she recalled Crispin’s evil nature, she felt disgusted.

Unfortunately, she didn’t dare to resist, nor did she have any idea what to do.

When Amanda entered the lounge and saw that Stephanie’s mind was somewhere else, she said, “The wedding will begin shortly. Are you ready to go out?”

Although the bond between them wasn’t strong, she was her older sister, after all. Moreover, she wouldn’t want to be a wet blanket since it was Stephanie’s wedding.

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Stephanie turned to look at Amanda, appearing hesitant. She had a strong desire to ask for help, but she didn’t dare utter a word.

“What’s wrong?” Amanda noticed her anomaly as well.

what if I ask for her help?

didn’t spare Stephanie a

son is throwing a tantrum, Amanda. Please deal with him right away.” The

he causing a scene when he’s just a pageboy?” Amanda appeared helpless, for her

with another pageboy.”

left the lounge at

but Stephanie looked at him as if he was her savior. Elias is the only one who can save me now! Crispin is wary of this man. After all, he’s

the room, Stephanie rose to her feet and lifted

her hands.

gaze. Stephanie subconsciously retracted her hands and looked out of the door. Since

begin shortly.

no intention of listening to her nonsense,

the door.

It wasn’t Raymond. I’m telling you that it wasn’t Raymond! It’s someone

man narrowed his eyes.

as you and told me to go to the hotel. It

words, the door opened suddenly. Elias turned around and saw

behind Elias immediately. She appeared as if she had just seen a ghost

are you two doing? Mr. Winters, legally speaking, Steph is my wife now. As such, I don’t think it’s appropriate for the two of you to stay in a room alone. It’ll be scandalous if word gets out. Moreover,

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want me to ruin your wedding?” Elias had no interest in listening to the man’s derisive words. He would give Crispin a punch to teach him a lesson if the latter

a smile, “That’s some inappropriate behavior, Mr. Winters. You’re making me think something is going on between you

blood streamed out from the corner of his mouth. It went to show how much force

to make a scene. However, if you

Elias turned around and left the

didn’t stop him. He merely kept a smile on his face without a word, for he knew he was no match for

trembled uncontrollably, and her face was pale. She knew

blood from the corner of his mouth and approached the

backward. “Don’t come near me! Please! Don’t come here! There’s nothing going

Even if you

was fully aware that Elias loved women like Amanda, so there was nothing to worry

reckoned that Stephanie had pulled Elias into the lounge