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.

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

entered the lounge just then, but he didn’t spare Stephanie a glance,

deal with him right away.” The man’s

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

into a fight with another pageboy.”

frowned and left

as well, 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 a nobody

about to step out of the room, Stephanie rose to her feet and lifted the hem of the wedding dress. Then, she approached the man and took his arm. “Wait

look at her hands. Stay away

gaze. Stephanie subconsciously retracted her hands and looked out of the door. Since there wasn’t

shortly. You’d better get

no intention of listening to her nonsense, but Stephanie dragged him

the door.

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

narrowed his

as you and

door opened suddenly. Elias turned around and

appeared as if she had just seen a

Crispin. He 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 you to stay in a room alone. It’ll be scandalous if word gets out. Moreover, you’re her

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you want me to beat you up? Or do you 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

Mr. Winters. You’re making me think something is going on

Elias punched him in the face. Instantly, Crispin’s cheek swelled, and blood streamed out from the corner of

make a scene. However, if you keep spouting nonsense,

Elias turned around and left

He merely kept a smile on his face without a word, for he knew he was no match for Elias, at least for now. That was why he had to

face was pale. She knew this

so disappointed in you, Steph.” Crispin wiped the blood from the corner of his

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

there’s nothing between you two. Elias has no interest in you at all. Even if you stand in front

fully aware that Elias loved women like Amanda,

had pulled Elias