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? She is no

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

deal

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

he’s gotten into a fight with another pageboy.” A smile

and left the lounge

he was her savior. Elias is the only one who can save me now! Crispin is wary of this

was 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

turned to look at her hands. Stay away from

door. Since there wasn’t anyone else around, she whispered, “Can you come in for a while?

will begin shortly. You’d better get

of listening 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 that it wasn’t Raymond! It’s someone none of us

narrowed his

disguised himself as you and told

her words, the door opened suddenly. Elias turned

immediately. She appeared as if she had just seen a ghost in broad

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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had no interest in listening to the man’s derisive

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

next moment, Elias punched him in the face. Instantly, Crispin’s cheek swelled, and blood streamed out from the corner of his mouth. It went to show how

it’s your wedding, I don’t want to make a scene. However, if

turned around and left the

he was no match for Elias, at least

trembled uncontrollably, and her face was

you, Steph.” Crispin wiped the blood

Stephanie stepped backward. “Don’t come near me! Please!

at all. Even if you

fully aware that Elias loved women like

pulled Elias into the