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.

you another chance. As for getung involved with my woman, I will hold you responsible, but I don’t have time for that

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know you’re all influential figures. 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

head to toe. He ha underestimated Crispin’s unwavering determination to climb the social

seized Crispin

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

you desire. If you 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 face

sequences!” Elias declared.

of the Allegra Family. If you have any intentions involving the Allegra Family, I won’t interfere. However, when it

face turned pale. He understood that he couldn’t compete with

coincidentally walked by and caught sight of the scene unfolding. Shocked, she exclaimed,

air, feeling increasingly irritated

she stepped out, she was confronted with this spectacle. Two men appeared to be engaged in a

you doing. Elias? Why are you bullying Crisp? Do you believe the things Amanda said? It’s no wonder you

past marriage stirred an instinctive anger within Stephanie.

by the sight of this couple. He had no interest in

matters

care of

meant Stephane couldn’t help but challenge

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been a long while since she had been so close to Elias, and she couldn’t help but notice his undeniable handsomeness.

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

interfere? Do I

my

you overestimate your importance! What are you to me? You’re not

for Amanda, perhaps

differently, Elias would have been her

dwelled on the situation, the stronger her anger and

clicked his tongue disapprovingly. “I distinctly recall warning you long ago that this man isn’t as good