Elias’ Crimes and Punishments of Romance

Chapter 541 You Like It 

Casey was left in a daze, staring at the man before her for a very long time. She couldn’t help but recall the image of Amanda leaving the study at Galaxy Bay earlier that day-disheveled clothing, tousled hair, flushed checks. There was no way something innocent had occurred. in that study.

She couldn’t understand how someone as good as Elias could be betrayed by Amanda.

After a long silence, Elias spoke up, “But this is just my personal choice. Everyone’s decisions. are different. If you find yourself in such a situation, follow your heart. Whether it’s revenge or blessing, love itself doesn’t follow any rules.”

Tears welled up in Casey’s eyes. “Yes, love truly doesn’t follow any rules.”

She couldn’t tell Elias about what she had witnessed earlier that day. After the incident where Elias had collapsed and was rushed to the hospital, she learned about his recent major car accident and residual blood clots in his brain. He couldn’t handle any more shocks or emotional distress.

If she were to tell him about what she had seen at Galaxy Bay, Elias might just faint again.

She had to tread carefully and take it step by step.

“It sounds like you’ve encountered some emotional setbacks, Miss Carter.”

“Yes, and no,” she replied. Was this really just an emotional setback? She had inexplicably given birth to Symeon’s child, and she still had no idea how that had happened.

Elias placed his wine glass down and said, “Let me remind you, if it’s about Lawrence, it’s best to give up on that hope now. He’s not a good man, and you two won’t have any future. His presence here is only temporary; he’ll return to Esmos sooner or later. It’s getting late; I should go back. My wife wouldn’t be pleased if I’m late.”

After he finished speaking, he turned and left.

Casey stood there, watching his retreating figure, deep in thought for a long time.

She knew Symeon was unreliable and wouldn’t actively pursue anything. However, she had already entered Symeon’s world, and now she even had Dulcie. There was no escaping it.

She would likely need Symeon’s cooperation to regain custody of Dulcie and have Symeon relinquish parental rights. Judging by how much Symeon cared for Amanda, he would probably listen to whatever she said.

When that time came, she could take Dulcie and leave, far away. Nothing was keeping her tied to the Carter Family. Her father was infatuated with his mistress, Eleanor, most of the time, and there was nothing she cherished about her family anymore.

Elias didn’t find Amanda in their bedroom in Winters Estate when Elias returned. Finally, he noticed the bathroom lights were on, so he took off his coat and entered.

Inside the bathroom, Amanda was taking a bath, still pondering over the failed bid document.

Sigh… You already know it won’t be so easy to obtain, Bailey. Then again, to think Symeon would harbor such hatred toward Elias. But what’s there to hate? If it weren’t for our interference, Symeon would probably still be deceived by Melissa Walters and kept in the dark forever!

Suddenly, the bathroom door swung open.

Amanda instinctively turned her head to see Elias. She reclined in the tub, sounding lazy, “Why are you back so soon? Weren’t you supposed to attend the party?”

“I was worried you’d be bored here alone, and the party is boring.”

Elias walked over and sat on the edge of the bathtub, gazing at Amanda, whose skin was covered in bubbles, giving her an almost ethereal appearance.

“What are you staring at? Just so you know, it’s off-limits. I’m not feeling well these days, so that’s not happening.”

Elias’ gaze was far from innocent; it was clear he had some mischievous thoughts.

He chuckled softly. “How do you know what I’m thinking? Unless you’re thinking the same. thing.”

“Be serious. Leave now; I’ll be done in a moment.”

“What if we soak together? I’m a bit tired lately, too. There’s been too much going on…”

When she heard that he was tired, Amanda’s heart sank. It must be because Symeon had been constantly opposing him that he felt exhausted.

Taking the opportunity, she asked, “Has Symeon been opposing you a lot lately, and he even snatched your project partner?”

“You don’t need to worry about these things-

Elias hadn’t finished his sentence when Amanda interrupted, “I’m your wife; how could I not worry? You haven’t told me what’s really going on, and you’re leaving me here to fret alone.”

Elias fell silent for a few seconds, deciding that he should tell her the truth to prevent her from worrying needlessly.

“It’s actually not that big of a deal. I’m just concerned that they might tamper with the bid. documents. Lawrence has been quite generous, and their bids are consistently one percent. higher than ours. I suspect there might be someone within our organization leaking information to them.”

Of course, it was still just a suspicion, and there was no concrete evidence.

Amanda couldn’t help but get nervous as well. “Corporate espionage? What should we do? If this spy really exists, won’t we lose this bidding again?”

“Yes, so I’ve prepared two contingency plans to adapt to the situation.”

When it came to work, Elias couldn’t help but become serious again.

“Alright, since we’re home from work, let’s not talk about work. Let’s relax,” Amanda said.

Elias chuckled. “I want to relax, but you don’t, so I have to keep thinking about work.”

This b*stard…

Seeing her silent, Elias began to coax her. “Do you really want to see your husband exhausted like this every day, with nothing on his mind except work and no place to relieve his fatigue?”

“Okay, okay, but don’t take too long. I’m tired too.”

Elias’ lips curled into an indulgent smile. “I won’t tire you out. Just cooperate.”

“I’ve noticed that you’ve become more smooth-talking lately. Where did you learn all this?”

“You like it.”

“I don’t like it! I still prefer the old, aloof Elias.” She joked. She actually preferred the current. Elias, who pampered her to no end. Content © provided by NôvelDrama.Org.

“Is that so? Why do I feel like you find the current me harder to like?”

“Your feeling is wrong. You don’t understand me at all. You better leave first and let me get dressed. Do you want me to stay in the bathtub all night?”

She had tried to get up several times, but Elias didn’t move, as if he was planning to watch her get out of the tub.

Elias smirked. “We’ve been married for years. Why are you being shy?”

“Fine.”

Amanda stood up straight from the bathtub, and indeed, she left Elias somewhat visually stunned for a few seconds.