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.

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

spare Stephanie a glance, for he was

deal with him right away.” The

again? Why is he causing a scene when he’s just a pageboy?” Amanda appeared

fight with another pageboy.” A smile formed on Elias’

left

looked at him as if he was her savior. Elias is the only one who

as Elias was about to step out of the room, Stephanie rose to her feet and lifted the hem of the wedding dress.

at her hands. Stay away

hands and looked out of the door. Since there wasn’t anyone else around, she whispered, “Can you come in for a while? I need to tell you something.

begin shortly. You’d better get

to her nonsense, but Stephanie

the door.

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

narrowed his eyes. “Go

wasn’t the one who disguised himself as you and told me to go to the hotel.

finish her words, the door opened suddenly. Elias turned around and

registering Crispin’s presence, Stephanie hid behind Elias immediately. She appeared as if she had just

you two doing? Mr. Winters, legally speaking, Steph is my wife now. As such, I don’t think

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me to ruin your wedding?” Elias had no interest in listening to the man’s derisive words.

Winters. You’re making

streamed out from the corner of his mouth. It

However, if you keep spouting nonsense, don’t blame me for going

around and

was no match for Elias, at least

closed, Stephanie trembled uncontrollably, and her face was pale. She knew this man wouldn’t let

you, Steph.” Crispin wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and approached

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

between you two. Elias has no interest in you at all. Even if you stand in front of him without any clothes on,

that Elias loved women like Amanda, so

had pulled Elias into the lounge