Elias’ Crimes and Punishments of Romance

Meanwhile, inside the study, Jack emanated anger as his expression clasped behind his back. somber, and his hands were

“Dad, save me! I want to divorce Crispin! I want a divorce!” Stephanie rushed into the study as if her life depended on it and hid behind her father.

Jack supported her unsteady body and furrowed his brows. “Regretting it now, huh? Do you want a divorce now? Didn’t I warn you about this? You didn’t listen to a word I said. You even had the audacity to run away from home and elope with that man!”

Stephanie couldn’t utter a single word. She simply continued sobbing with her head held low. She knew she had made a mistake. It was her misjudgment that led her into the scoundrel’s trap.

“I was wrong… I’m sorry, Dad…” Jack seemed to already know everything, and he didn’t say anything else. Instead, he shielded her behind him. Outside, they could already hear Crispin’s composed and steady. footsteps drawing near. When Stephanie heard those footsteps, she was stricken with fear. She was now terrified of this man as if he were a ghost.

“Did you call for me, Mr. Jack?” Crispin entered the study, still wearing an innocent smile on his face.

With a resounding smack, Jack angrily slammed his hand onto the desk. “I never expected you to have such audacity! I demand that you immediately divorce Stephanie and leave the Allegra Family! We will not tolerate having a son-in-law like you!”

Indeed, Crispin displayed no signs of panic. Instead, he smiled. “Why are you acting like this, Mr. Jack? Weren’t you moved by me? Why the sudden change of heart?”

“Get out! Get out now! I will have my lawyer handle the divorce proceedings with you!” Jack no longer wanted to see this se mbag.

At one point, Jack thought his eyes were playing tricks on him. Perhaps he had truly misjudged Crispin, but the man didn’t disappoint him at all; he perfectly embodied the impression Jack had formed when he first laid eyes on him, deceitful and cunning.

“Mr. Jack, we- Just as Crispin was about to speak, Jack shouted angrily, “Get out! I don’t want a son-in-law like you!”

“You can’t put it that way. I married your daughter when her reputation was tarnished-”

throw this animal out!” Jack was boiling with anger

seconds, the butler and the bodyguards entered the study.

a favorable outcome if he continued to cling on and not leave. A wise man knew when to retreat,

was hiding behind Jack, then turned around and left the study, bidding farewell to the

the Allegra Family’s villa, he turned to look at the house and chuckled to himself. saying, “It won’t be that easy to chase me out. Since it’s a divorce proceeding.

lawyer and strive to secure as many benefits as

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outside playing with Aiden. Upon their return,

had dinner yet? Do you need the kitchen to prepare any food for

feel strange? Where are my parents? Also,

“Well, after you took Mr. Aiden

commence soon.”

his style of

knew about this? Am I the only one who didn’t know anything about it?” Amanda

evidence I found to Mr. Allegra. I shouldn’t interfere with how he handles it since it’s a

she realized that she was the only

followed suit. Upon returning to their room, they gently placed their son on the bed and covered him with a

step outside. It seemed like he had something to say to her. Amanda followed him out of the room and closed the door quietly, not wanting to disturb

was completely bewildered. She couldn’t understand what

“What for?”

of calmness. “We’re getting married again,