Elias’ Crimes and Punishments of Romance

Symeon stood at the top of the stairs, watching Amanda as she left the house. After she had gone, he turned slowly.

As he turned, he happened to spot Casey emerging from around the corner in the hallway. He paused for a moment, his brow furrowing in surprise.

Casey walked toward him, and Symeon asked, “What are you doing here?”

“I went to check on Dulcie. She’s asleep.”

“Right, if there’s nothing else, you can leave. I’ll take care of Dulcie,” said Symeon before heading to Dulcie’s room. However, Casey let out a disdainful chuckle. “To think the future. heir of the Lawrence Family would stoop so low and do something so shameless.”

Symeon stopped in his tracks and turned to look at Casey, utterly perplexed. “Shameless? Explain yourself.”

What have I done?

Casey turned away from him and, facing his bewildered expression, said slowly, “Falling for someone else’s wife and having a secret rendezvous with her here. It’s incredible that you could do something like this. And don’t forget your daughter, Dulcie, isn’t feeling well.”

Casey couldn’t contain her anger. How could she trust someone like this irresponsible father with Dulcie? She was determined to fight for custody and would never leave Dulcie with such a deadbeat.

Symeon was momentarily stunned but quickly understood Casey’s misunderstanding. He chuckled. “You saw Amanda, and that’s why you think I’m having a secret meeting with her here?”

“Isn’t that the case? The facts are right in front of me. I just can’t understand why someone of your status, who can have any woman you want, would fall for Elias’ wife. What’s wrong with you?”

She felt sorry for Elias. He loved his wife so much, and if he found out about today, it would break his heart.

Symeon didn’t feel the need to explain himself further to Casey. After all, he had no future with her, and there was no point in explaining.

around because Dulcie likes

he walked toward

in place, watching as Symeon entered Dulcie’s room

had just witnessed a pair of despicable individuals—a scoundrel and a

been caught, so he decided to act recklessly? Did he not

wild, and she believed this

thought it was just Symeon’s unrequited love, but now it seemed that Amanda had also betrayed Elias, and the two of them were

from the study earlier, with her disheveled appearance, unbuttoned collar, flushed cheeks, and their intimate behavior, even a fool could

despicable,

what

she have to be angry

blame

herself to break up Amanda and Symeon in her pursuit of gaining custody of Dulcie. But now, it seemed that breaking up Elias and Amanda might be the best choice. At least that way,

he found out he had been cheated

the case, then let’s each take what we need!” Casey murmured to herself as she looked at Dulcie’s closed door, secretly firming up her

and pitiable one. If her plan succeeded, Symeon

would be the one left alone. However, Elias still had his son by his side. If they divorced, Elias would certainly fight

is

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the cocktail party, Casey had inquired about Elias’ presence and wanted

Just when she thought he might not be attending tonight, everyone’s attention

couldn’t be denied that this man had a natural

a perfectly tailored dark gray suit, effortlessly engaging in conversations. with others