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.

open and walked in without scruples. He didn’t behave like a guest but

she followed closely behind him and asked, “What do you want

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

graceful flick of her lustrous locks, Melissa responded nonchalantly, “Can’t

tell that you didn’t visit any patients. Do you think I wouldn’t check

by and accidentally bumped into that nurse. Why are you

across Elias’ lips. He settled onto the couch

married man, staying alone in a single woman’s house?

wife? Have you investigated me, or do I

wanted to curse at herself for giving it away but maintained a calm facade. “I have at secret crush on you. So, I investigated

brief yet profound silence, his thoughts swirling like storm clouds. Soon, a scornful chuckle escaped his lips, carrying the weight of his disbelief. “You’re not

Am I not even worthy of having a secret crush

no desire to divulge any information to this outsider. Thus, he found himself echoing the same question he

with me! I genuinely was just passing by!”

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

a stoic silence as she gazed at the man

Instead of succumbing to anger or suspicion, he exuded an unwavering composure while questioning her intentions. While other ordinary men, upon receiving such shocking paternity test results, would

doubts crept into Melissa’s mind, casting shadows over her carefully crafted scheme. As he left her doorstep, she hastened to close the door firmly behind