Elias’ Crimes and Punishments of Romance

Chapter 392 You’ve Worked Hard, Ex-husband

Chapter 392 You’ve Worked Hard, Ex-husband 

“What makes you think that way?” As Elias looked at Symeon, he realized this man wasn’t foolish for having the ability to investigate Amanda’s background. Was someone intentionally leading him into this?

Symeon laughed and thought that Elias was truly smitten by Amanda for him to ask such a question. “Elias, are you a fool in love, or has Amanda brainwashed you? Aren’t the paternity tests conducted in Cludan and Esmos enough? Why are you still demanding proof from me?”

Symeon was growing impatient. Over the past few days, Amanda repeatedly questioned him, and he had politely presented the evidence each time. Now, it was Elias’ turn to doubt him. Even the most patient person would have lost their cool by now.

“It seems like you know nothing about Amanda’s past. Allow me to enlighten you. Five years ago, Amanda and I got married-it was a secret marriage, known only to a few. However, we were indeed husband and wife. After a year of marriage, we divorced, and she was already pregnant at the time. She then spent four years in Esmos and gave birth to our child before returning to the country with him. So, at what point did she sleep with you? I don’t doubt what happened to you: I sympathize with you. However, you might have gotten the wrong person.”

Elias had made it very clear that he didn’t think Symeon was lying. Someone had probably climbed into Symeon’s bed, successfully conceived, then gave birth to a child, but this person wasn’t Amanda.

I understand now. You’re trying to get Amanda out of this. Well, how do you explain these two paternity tests?” Symeon also lit a cigarette, though he wasn’t a smoker. The current situation made him crave one. Initially, he thought it would be a simple task to take the child away, or he could perhaps take both the child and Amanda. He hadn’t anticipated Elias’ sudden intervention, which complicated the process.

“They’re both fake. You must have offended someone, or why would they go to such lengths to deceive you?” Elias exhaled smoke, and the solemn expression on his handsome face gradually disappeared when he realized that this matter had nothing to do with Amanda. He didn’t believe there was anything between Amanda and Symeon. However, he couldn’t hide his joy after verifying it himself.

“What makes you certain these are fake?”

“That’s because I’m the child’s biological father.” The man’s words were filled with unwavering confidence.

“Show me your paternity test, then, Symeon responded.

Elias sneered. “Is a paternity test necessary? Haven’t you seen my son? Doesn’t he resemble me?”

“Not really. I think he bears some resemblance to me,” Symeon answered.

Elias was speechless upon hearing that. Damn it…. He realized he couldn’t get through to Symeon. He then stood up and said, “It seems there’s no point continuing this conversation. You won’t cease harassing them until I present you with a paternity test, am I right?”

Symeon fell silent upon hearing that, and he fixed his gaze on Elias with unwavering determination.

“Alright. I’ll take the paternity test and show you the results. I’ll be leaving now,” said Elias with a nod.

Communicating with Simon had become impossible, so it was time to let the evidence speak for itself. Moreover, Elias didn’t want to resort to violence with Symeon, considering the collaborations between Winters Enterprise’s overseas subsidiaries and the Lawrence Family.

As Elias’ footsteps faded away, Simon stubbed out his cigarette and leaned against the couch before

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squinting his eyes slightly. Things were growing increasingly complex. All the leads he had followed pointed to Amanda being the woman from that night, and the paternity test confirmed that the child was his. Yet, Amanda refused to admit it, and Elias refused to doubt his woman.

Meanwhile, at the Allegra Villa, everyone waited anxiously, for they were uncertain of the outcome of Elias’ discussion. They knew Mr. Lawrence wasn’t easy to handle, and with Elias’ quick temper, things could escalate into a fight.

Suddenly, the bedroom door swung open. Amanda, who was lying on the bed, looked up to see Elias returning. She instinctively sat up and asked with anticipation, “How did it go?”

The annoyed Elias removed his suit jacket and tossed it onto the end of the bed. “Damn it, I even have to do a paternity test for that jerk!” he cursed.

“What? Did he ask you to do a paternity test?” Amanda then realized something. “Right, I made him do two paternity tests. I suppose he grew tired of it and redirected his anger toward you.”

Elias then lay back on the bed before pulling Amanda into his embrace and resting his head on her neck, taking in her delicate fragrance. “It doesn’t matter. If a paternity test can rid us of this troublemaker, it would be the simplest solution.”

Amanda smiled helplessly as she lowered her head, then gazed at the man’s prominent nose bridge and thick eyelashes. She gently reached out and touched his cheek. “You’ve worked hard, my ex- husband.” The term ‘ex-husband’ sounded harsh.

Elias’ expression turned solemn instantly, and he sat up before looking at the woman in his arms. “When will you change that title? I don’t like it. It sounds unpleasant.”

“The truth is often unpleasant.”

“Tell me some lies, then.“

“Unfortunately, I don’t know how to tell white lies.” Amanda smiled faintly.

The man chuckled somewhat helplessly and brushed her nose lightly. “Amanda, why am I just realizing how exasperating you can be?”

“In the past, you never cared enough to understand me, so you found me dull and uninteresting. Moreover, her world used to revolve around Elias, which made her lose her personality while becoming a submissive and resentful woman trapped in a confined life.

Elias suddenly fell silent, and he casually’ suggested, “Let’s take Aiden out to play tomorrow. It’s been a while since we’ve spent time with him, and he has been complaining for a long time.”

“Do you still have the mood to go out? Aren’t you afraid something might happen?” Symeon was still watching them, and he could suddenly appear at any moment and take the child away. It wasn’t the right time to go out and have fun.

Elias played with Amanda’s delicate fingers before bringing them near his lips and giving them a gentle kiss. “Your future husband isn’t someone to be trifled with. There’s no need to be so worried,” he said.

Future husband… What a despicable man. “You should sleep soon. I’ll be going to bed soon.”No longer wanting to entertain him, Amanda pushed him away and withdrew her fingers.

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are you going? Just sleep here. Since you’re already here, don’t leave.”

“What kind of nonsense is that?” She wanted to rip this man into pieces.

“Amanda, stop distancing yourself from me all the time. I’ll grow tired if I’m always the one taking the initiative.” The man’s gentle tone carried a playful hint.

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