The Lawyer’s Romance in Law

Chapter 399 It Must Be a Lie

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.”

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

open and walked in without scruples. He didn’t behave like a guest

she followed closely behind him and asked, “What do you

before him, a tinge of suspicion colored his expression. “Care to explain why you were tailing me to the hospital? Spare me the excuse of seeking medical treatment, as I’ve confirmed you didn’t see a doctor today,” he retorted, his voice

lustrous locks, Melissa responded

that you didn’t visit any patients. Do you think I wouldn’t check that

into that nurse. Why are you so persistent and even following me to my

settled onto the couch and stated, “I’m not too busy tonight, so I can

a married man, staying alone in a

I have a wife? Have you investigated

she wanted to curse at herself for giving it away but maintained a

fell into a brief yet profound silence, his thoughts swirling like storm clouds. Soon,

heard those words, Melissa felt a tingling sensation surge through her scalp. This man is too arrogant! Am I not even worthy of having a secret crush on him?

divulge any information to this outsider. Thus, he found himself echoing the same

has nothing to do with me! I genuinely was just passing

knew he had to entrust Yacob with further investigation. With that realization, he

tense situation, Melissa maintained a stoic silence as she gazed at the man

or suspicion, he exuded an unwavering composure while questioning her intentions. While other ordinary men, upon receiving such shocking paternity test results, would have hurried home to confront their wives. Yet, Elias not only withheld blame from Amanda but also shielded her from the truth and chose to

moment, doubts crept into Melissa’s mind, casting shadows over her carefully crafted scheme. As he left her doorstep, 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 she had to find a new

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