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.”

over Melissa as she pondered the rumors surrounding the formidable Winters Family-an affluent and influential

door open and walked in without

closely behind him and

tinge of suspicion colored his expression. “Care to explain why you were tailing me to the hospital? Spare me the excuse

a graceful flick of her lustrous locks, Melissa responded nonchalantly,

Do you think I wouldn’t check that

don’t understand what you’re talking about. I was just passing by and accidentally bumped into that nurse. Why are you so persistent and even following me to my

lips. He settled onto the couch and stated, “I’m not too busy tonight, so I can afford to waste some time with

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

a wife?

for giving it away but maintained a calm facade. “I have

the explanation reached his cars, Elias fell into a brief yet profound silence, his thoughts swirling like storm clouds. Soon,

through her scalp. This man is too arrogant! Am I not even worthy

found himself echoing the same question he

me! I genuinely was just passing by!” she asserted

apparent that extracting valuable information from her would be an uphill battle. 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 years ago and suddenly returned. What purpose did you rent

silence as she gazed at the man before

receiving such

carefully crafted scheme. As he left her doorstep, she hastened to close the door firmly behind him. The weight of the situation pressed upon