The Barrister's Love in Town

Chapter 342 Have You Developed Feelings for Elias?

Amanda saw Elias chuckling, and he seemed pretty charming while doing so. Intrigued asked, “What’s so amusing? Did I say something funny?”

“Based on your performance last night, I can’t help but think that perhaps you do have: feelings for me,” he responded.

With those words, he casually strolled toward the gates of the Allegra Villa.

It took Amanda a moment to grasp the meaning behind his comment about her performance from the previous night. He was definitely implying her performance in b

What a shameless jerk!

“Elias Winters, you’re such a shameless man!” she yelled angrily at his retreating figure.

Nevertheless, he merely raised his arm and waved. Even from behind, Amanda could tell that he was still laughing, and he looked pretty charming as he did so.

What a shameless person!

She snorted in disdain and turned back toward the villa.

As Elias prepared to head toward his car, he spotted Crispin walking toward him. It appear that Crispin was likely heading home as well.

Elias stopped in his tracks. Crispin glanced at him, attempting to ignore him and pass by.

Unexpectedly, Elias called out, “Crispin.”

Crispin halted and turned to look at him. “Mr. Winters, is there something you need?”

Elias cut straight to the chase and commented, “Do you believe it’s worth resorting to such tactics to win Stephanie’s favor?” It was as if he had already uncovered the truth.

Crispin struggled to suppress his guilt and force a smile. “Mr. Winters, I’m not sure what you’re implying, but I’ll do whatever it takes to make Steph happy because I love her.”

It appeared as though he was playing dumb.

petty schemes. Jack will never give you another chance. As for getung

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Even if you can’t locate the kidnappers, you shouldn’t blame me. It will only undermine your capability. Besides, I genuinely don know what I did to upset you.

and carefully scrutinized Crispin from head to toe. He ha underestimated Crispin’s unwavering determination to climb the social

seized

aware that he couldn’t match El strength. After all,

want to win Stephanie’s hea you’re on your own. I won’t stand in your way. However, should you bring harm to my woman and child, be prepared to

sequences!” Elias declared.

Crispin’s timid demeanor with disdain. “By the way, Amanda is now the eldes daughter of the Allegra Family. If you have any intentions involving the Allegra Family, I won’t interfere. However, when

understood that he couldn’t compete with

moment, Stephanie coincidentally walked by and caught sight of the scene unfolding. Shocked, she exclaimed, “What

a breath of fresh air, feeling increasingly irritated by the constant bustle

she was confronted with this spectacle. Two men appeared to be engaged in a struggle, or more accurately, it seemed

Why are you bullying Crisp? Do you believe

anger

irritated by the sight of this couple. He

matters

of your man he

meant Stephane couldn’t help but challenge

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close to Elias, and she couldn’t help but notice his undeniable handsomeness. It was unfortunate that

If that’s the case, I can talk to your father, and you can rush into marriage and leave the Allegra Family,”

interfere? Do I need your permission or your intervention

my

to get married? Elias, you overestimate your importance! What are you to me? You’re

been for Amanda, perhaps she and Elias would have successfully become engaged

would have been her

on the situation, the stronger her anger

glanced at the woman before him and clicked his tongue disapprovingly. “I distinctly recall warning