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,

didn’t spare Stephanie a glance, for he was there

a tantrum, Amanda. Please deal with him right away.”

a scene when he’s just a pageboy?” Amanda appeared

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

frowned and left the lounge at

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 of this man. After all,

feet and lifted the hem of the wedding

her hands. Stay away

hint of disdain behind his gaze. Stephanie subconsciously retracted her hands and looked out of the door.

begin shortly.

her nonsense, but Stephanie

the door.

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

his

you and told me to go

words, the door

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

“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

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had no interest in listening to the man’s derisive words. He would give

some inappropriate behavior, Mr. Winters. You’re making me

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

wedding, I don’t want to make a scene. However, if you keep spouting nonsense, don’t blame

that, Elias turned around and

smile on his face without a word, for he knew he was no match for Elias, at least for now.

door was closed, Stephanie trembled uncontrollably, and her face was pale. She knew

wiped the blood from

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

in you at all. Even if you stand in front of him without any clothes on, he won’t

that Elias loved women like Amanda, so there

that Stephanie had pulled Elias into the lounge to