Elias’ Crimes and Punishments of Romance

“You were there too?” Symeon couldn’t remember. He only remembered Amanda trying to steal the bidding documents that day, but he caught her red-handed.

Casey sneered. “Yes, I was there too. Surprised? Do you want to kill me so I won’t tell your secret? Unfortunately, I saw everything.”

To her surprise, he chuckled. “Then, I would like to ask, what exactly did you see that made you so angry?”

She frowned. He’s shameless. Even at this point, he’s still so self-righteous.

“Well, I saw everything. However, the door was closed, so I couldn’t see it live. Therefore, I missed the details.”

Her words angered Symeon. “Watch your mouth, Casey. Amanda is, after all, a married woman. It’s unfair. to make such a groundless accusation against her.”

“Unfair? But was I wrong? The two of you had an affair, and now you think I’m making it up? Stop denying. I saw with my own eyes!”

“You’re unbelievable. What exactly did. you see?”

There’s nothing between Amanda and me. What could Casey possibly see?

At that moment, Dulcie rushed out of the room. Finding the adults fighting, she immediately burst into tears.

Symeon’s heart softened instantly at the girl’s crying. It also managed to calm Casey down. How could I forget that Dulcie is still here?

“Dulcie…” She wanted to go over and comfort the child, but Symeon was faster. He scurried over to Dulcie’s side and scooped the girl in his arms. His voice was soothing. There, there. Don’t cry. I’m here for you. Let’s go home, shall we?”

“Don’t be mean to Miss Casey, Daddy.”

Symeon would only show the softer side

Casey alone in the room. A void grew within the woman. Every time

side. But now, Elias was about to fire her. Worse, Symeon refused to admit that he had an affair with Amanda. Therefore, Casey was still far from achieving. her goal. Besides, she had to face her father, Philip, in

she felt very tired.

Elias’ birthday was tomorrow. Amanda planned to celebrate his birthday with their family of three.

to the study room, where Elias was still busy with work. Lately, Elias had been very busy.

are you here? If you’re tired, you should sleep first. You don’t have to wait for

to talk to you about your birthday tomorrow. How do you plan

wants to take advantage of my birthday banquet to invite the

actually didn’t like attending such events. All she wanted was to celebrate

Wrapping his arms around her slender waist, he said, “I know you may not like these occasions, but I hope you can attend it. Just make an appearance, and you can go home to rest. Is

“Okay, sure.”

ask for?” Elias smiled affectionately. All he could see at that

“Don’t give me that. I don’t

what kind of man do you like? I can

would

for a kiss on her lips. However, she quickly escaped from his

antics before deciding to finish his work as soon as possible so that

shots from all walks of life arrived at Elias’ birthday banquet.

recent challenges from Symeon’s side,

guests. She

he whispered in her ear. “Go take a break and have

handle it

to show affection in public, and the