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

Stephanie

Please deal with him

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

pageboy.” A

and left the

man 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 now! Crispin is wary

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

to look at her

Stephanie subconsciously retracted her hands and looked out of the door. Since there wasn’t anyone else around, she whispered, “Can you come in for a while?

will begin shortly.

her nonsense, but Stephanie dragged him into the lounge and

the door.

want to know who framed you? It wasn’t Raymond. I’m telling you that it wasn’t Raymond! It’s someone none

narrowed his eyes.

disguised himself as you and told me to go to the

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

hid behind Elias immediately. She appeared as

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

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listening to the man’s derisive words. He would give Crispin a punch to teach him

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

face. Instantly, Crispin’s cheek swelled, and blood streamed out from the corner of his mouth. It

However, if

that, Elias turned around and left the

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 gain a footing in

uncontrollably, and her face was pale. She knew this man

you, Steph.” Crispin wiped the blood from

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

nothing between you two. Elias has no interest in you at all. Even if you stand in front of him without any clothes on, he

women like Amanda, so there

reckoned that Stephanie had pulled Elias into the