Elias’ Crimes and Punishments of Romance

Elias stepped into the elevator and pressed the button for the 17th floor. As the elevator ascended, he pondered over what this woman named Melissa Walters could possibly want. She had come all the way from Esmos, rented a place for half a year, and it was evident that she wasn’t planning to settle down. permanently. Whatever her purpose, it had captivated his curiosity.

Ding! The elevator door opened slowly.

He walked out of the elevator and headed straight for Unit 1702.

While standing outside the door, he contemplated for a few seconds before pressing the doorbell. Seconds. ticked by, but there was no response from within, causing him to arch his brows. Yacob insisted the woman would be home, so why had she not answered the door? She must be avoiding me on purpose.

Elias pressed the doorbell again, but his patience waned as the seconds dragged on without a response. A sly grin crept across his face, and he spoke with unwavering determination through the door. “I know you’re inside. If you don’t open the door, I’ll find a way to make you do so.”

After what felt like an eternity, the door slowly creaked open, revealing a woman in a bathrobe. He was spellbound as he caught sight of her true face, a breathtaking beauty that radiated charm from delicate feature.

“Who are you looking for, sir?” Melissa inquired.

However, he cut in abruptly, and his tone was icy, “You don’t know my name? You didn’t know my name when you followed me to the hospital?”

“Who followed you? It’s common knowledge that people visit hospitals for medical care. Do you think your family is running the hospital? Why don’t you mind your own business?” she countered with a smirk.

Elias maintained a serene composure, his voice steady as he confirmed, “Indeed, it is.”

A hush fell over Melissa as she pondered the rumors surrounding the formidable Winters Family-an affluent and influential force in the country whose wealth was woven intricately into various industries.

saying this, he pushed the door open and walked in without scruples. He didn’t behave like a guest but more

and asked, “What

him, a tinge of suspicion colored his expression. “Care to explain why you were tailing me to the hospital? Spare me the excuse of seeking medical treatment, as I’ve confirmed you didn’t see a doctor today,” he retorted, his voice tinged with an undertone

locks, Melissa responded nonchalantly,

with me. I can tell that you didn’t visit any patients. Do you think I wouldn’t check that information?” His patience was wearing thin

into that nurse. Why are you so persistent

continued to feign innocence, a playful smile danced across Elias’ lips. He settled onto the couch and stated, “I’m not too busy tonight, so I can afford to waste some time with

appropriate? You, a married man, staying alone in a single woman’s house? Won’t your

do you know I have a wife?

but maintained a calm facade. “I have at secret crush on you.

yet profound silence, his thoughts swirling like storm clouds. Soon, a scornful chuckle escaped

felt a tingling sensation surge through her scalp. This man is too arrogant! Am I not even worthy of having

desire to divulge any information to this outsider. Thus, he found himself echoing the same question he had posed earlier.

has nothing to do with me! I genuinely was just passing by!” she

gazed upon this woman, it became apparent that extracting valuable information from her would be an uphill battle. Resigned to reality, he knew he had to entrust Yacob with further investigation. With that realization, he stood up, peering down at the mysterious figure before him, and inquired, “You went to Esmos four years ago and suddenly returned. What purpose did you rent

stoic silence as she gazed at

other ordinary men, upon receiving such shocking paternity test

As he left her doorstep, she hastened to close the door firmly behind him. The weight of the situation pressed upon her, and she knew she could no longer linger here