The Lawyer’s Romance in Law

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.”

Family-an affluent and influential force in the country whose wealth

he pushed the door open and walked in

she followed closely behind him and

hospital? Spare me the

graceful flick of her lustrous locks, Melissa responded nonchalantly,

dumb with me. I can tell that you didn’t visit any patients. Do you think I wouldn’t check

you’re talking about. I was just passing by and accidentally bumped into that nurse. Why are you so persistent and even following

smile danced across Elias’ lips. He settled onto the couch

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

do you know I have a wife? Have you investigated me, or do I have ‘married man’ written all

wanted to curse at herself for giving it away but maintained

cars, Elias fell into a brief yet profound silence, his thoughts swirling like storm clouds. Soon, a scornful chuckle escaped his lips, carrying the weight of

man is too arrogant! Am I not even worthy of having a secret crush on him? “Then, who is worthy? Your ex-wife? Didn’t you divorce

outsider. Thus, he found himself echoing the same question he had

has nothing to do with me! I genuinely was

knew he had to entrust Yacob with further investigation. With

Melissa maintained a stoic silence as she gazed at the

far more challenging than she had ever envisioned. 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 have

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 as