The Barrister's Love in Town

Chapter 15 Amanda and Elias Got Locked In (1)

She didn’t want to get involved in this matter, and she could sense that it wasn’t safe to stay around for too long. I’ve already received the gift, so I should come up with some excuse to leave now. Amanda pretended to glance at her phone before looking up at Howard. I’m afraid I have some matters to handle at work, Grandpa. I think I should-

Howard cut her off before she could finish her sentence. “Are you going to leave now? How could I allow that? What company is this-how could they take up your personal time now that it’s past working hours?” Howard wasn’t about to let Amanda off just like that. He had to go on with his initial plan for the night.

“I just started this job a while ago, so it’s a little more hectic, Grandpa, I’m really sorry…” Amanda uttered in an awkward tone.

Howard, on the other hand, spoke in a much firmer tone. “Who’s your leader?”

Jackson’s voice came out of nowhere. “I’m Jackson McCalister from Justice & Associates, Old Mr. Winters. I have the authority to let Amanda off work for today, so she can spend your birthday with you. She won’t have to work overtime.”

She was too stunned to speak after she turned around to see Jackson stepping out of the crowd. I can’t believe Mr. McCalister is at the party too!

Howard grinned with satisfaction when he heard Jackson’s words. “Look at that, Amanda. Your leader gave you his orders! You can stay since you don’t have to work overtime,” he said.

“I…” Amanda could no longer find another excuse to leave. I can’t say I have a baby at home to care for,

can I?

“Why don’t you just stay around to spend Old Mr. Winters’ birthday with him, Amanda?” Jackson could tell that something was up when he saw how much the Winters Family cared for Amanda. The law firm happened to be targeting Winters Enterprise as one of its legal clients, so Jackson saw this as the perfect opportunity.

“Okay…” Amanda had no choice but to nod in agreement.

since we last had a chat.” Howard led Amanda to take a seat at the table

and she felt extremely aggrieved at the sight of what was going on. She bit her bottom lip so hard that it nearly bled. “I need to use the washroom, Elias.” With a sullen look on her face, Grace walked over to the washroom. She had the urge to walk over and start an argument with Howard, but she could only force herself

he quietly shifted his gaze back to Amanda. Amanda was dressed in a light blue dress

feminine but sexy aura, especially with her makeup that enhanced her clear, bright eyes. One would find it hard

in one of the cubicles in the washroom. Her tears were ones of resentment and sorrow. Right then,

Did you see the look on Grace’s face earlier? She looked utterly furious! Old Mr. Winters doesn’t seem interested in her at all, and

It was hilarious. If I were Grace, I would have been too embarrassed

be a part of

no idea why Elias chose her! She’s just some rookie celebrity in the entertainment industry, and she only got to where she is because of all the

a loud slam filled the washroom as Grace threw her cubicle door open. “What are you guys

been chatting let out a shrill scream when they turned and

posture beside Howard in the dining hall. She felt especially uneasy as she could sense Elias’ gaze

the man’s sinister glare. Then, she pulled her phone out to send the nanny a text, telling the nanny to stay a little longer with the baby as she

a look that told the bodyguard to stand down. A complacent grin formed on the old man’s face, and moments later, she

a glass of

should get changed.” He

some of the wine with a napkin. “I’m fine,” she replied with a

over to the guest room where she can get changed.” Howard called for the bodyguard to come over, and a burly man stepped forward

off. “You did that intentionally, didn’t you. Grandpa?” he muttered in a deep voice. He had witnessed the entire scene, and he saw how his grandfather had intentionally tipped