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.

help? She is no match for Crispin. After all, she is

lounge just then, but he didn’t spare Stephanie a glance, for he was

son is throwing a tantrum, Amanda. Please deal

when he’s just a pageboy?” Amanda appeared helpless, for her son was getting naughtier

into a fight with another pageboy.” A smile

left the lounge

was ready to leave as well, but Stephanie looked at him as if he was her savior. Elias is the only one who can save me

about to step out of the room, Stephanie rose to her feet and lifted

to look at her hands.

the door. Since there wasn’t anyone else around,

shortly.

her nonsense, but Stephanie dragged him

the door.

something very important! Don’t you want to know who framed you? It wasn’t Raymond. I’m

narrowed his eyes. “Go

you and told me to

door opened suddenly. Elias turned around and

hid behind Elias immediately. She appeared as if she had just

said with an insincere smile, “What 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

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beat you up? Or do you want me to ruin your wedding?” Elias had no interest in listening to the man’s derisive

Mr. Winters. You’re making

face. Instantly, Crispin’s cheek swelled, and blood streamed out from the corner of his mouth. It went to show how much force Elias

your wedding, I don’t want to make a scene. However, if you keep spouting nonsense, don’t blame me for going hard on

Elias turned around

he was no match for Elias, at least for now. That was why he had to gain a

Stephanie trembled uncontrollably, and her face was pale. She

Steph.” Crispin wiped the blood from the corner of

Please! Don’t come here! There’s nothing going on

in you at all. Even if you stand in front of him without

fully aware that Elias loved women like Amanda, so there was

Stephanie had pulled Elias into the lounge to