Elias’ Crimes and Punishments of Romance

Eleanor watched Casey walk away and tried to calm Philip, who was seething with anger. “Oh, don’t be so upset. It’s not worth getting yourself all worked up.”

“Casey has really pushed me to the edge. I never thought she would turn out like this. Can I even count on her to take care of me in my old age? It’s like she’s eagerly waiting for me to die so she can inherit the family wealth,” Philip fumed, a mixture of disappointment welling up within him.

He had never laid a hand on his daughter before, but in a fit of rage, he had slapped her. It hurt him more than it hurt her.

“Ever since her mother passed away, Casey has harbored resentment toward you, believing that you were the cause of her mother’s death. You know this, and even our son Peter doesn’t sit well with her. I’m genuinely afraid that she might target Peter in the future. That’s why I wanted to find her a suitable partner so she could start a family of her own. Once she becomes a parent, she might understand our perspective,” Eleanor said, feigning concern, appearing concerned for her son’s future.

However, her primary goal was still to regain half of the company’s shares that Casey held. Philip’s health was deteriorating, and if something were to happen to him, Casey would have the authority to kick her and Peter out of the family.

Philip looked at her with a sigh. “I wish she could understand your good intentions. She’s grown up but still so immature. I wonder when she’ll finally grow up.”

“Could you consider transferring some shares to Peter’s name, dear? That way, he would have the right to challenge his sister in the future. I’m genuinely worried that one day, they’ll turn against each other, and Casey might not even acknowledge Peter,” Eleanor pleaded.

“It’s not urgent, and it’s not solely my decision. The company was founded by Casey’s mother and me. We had an agreement that ownership couldn’t be transferred unless it was to Casey,” Philip explained. He also didn’t see that his younger son, Peter, who was just an eight-year-old boy now, would have the immediate need for such arrangements.

Eleanor’s resentment deepened further upon facing another rejection. She knew she had to find a way to deal with Casey; otherwise, her and her son’s future in the Carter Family would be bleak.

Back in her room, Casey hid under her bed covers and sobbed.

She remembered the farewell letter her mother had left before jumping off the building, every word of it expressing her disappointment in her father, which had left Casey equally disillusioned with men.

Looking at her father’s current state, he seemed like an incompetent ruler. Casey wondered. what she could do to outsmart Eleanor. Suddenly, a face popped into her mind.

Casey slowly lifted her head, thinking of Symeon. This man appeared to have a powerful background, and she wasn’t sure if he could outmaneuver Eleanor. However, he seemed to despise her now, so why would he be willing to help her? Moreover, Symeon was interested in… that woman.

herself. She seemed to have accepted. the fact that Dulcie

was no denying it; the DNA results from the paternity test had made it abundantly clear that the child

at Galaxy Bay, after Symeon returned home and changed into slippers, he casually asked the nanny,

a bedtime story. Sir, is Miss Carter your new girlfriend? She has been coming over every day to accompany Dulcie, and Dulcie really likes her. They’re having a great time

Casey?

of changing into slippers paused for a moment. He looked at. the nanny and asked, “She’s been coming over these past few days? What does she

don’t know about that. She just comes to keep Dulcie company,

upstairs. He took off his suit jacket and

he could hear Dulcie’s adorable laughter

you miss

said Mommy isn’t my mommy anymore, and he wants to

mommy

you afraid of your

very scary, and he gets angry if I

turned grim at the conversation, finally realizing this was

in, saying in a deep

dove into Casey’s arms as if

a terrifying ghost. Casey was heartbroken to witness her daughter’s fear, wondering how such a young child could be frightened like this, especially

even darker upon witnessing this scene. He turned to Casey and said, “You can leave

expect to coax her to