The Barrister's Love in Town

Chapter 361 I’ll Go With You

“Let me go!” Stephanie struggled to break free from Crispin’s embrace, but the man only tightened his hold on her and pleaded, “Stephanie! I won’t allow you to hurt yourself like this! You don’t need to hold onto those memories. That man will never appear before again. Just try to forget it, and everything will be alright!”

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However, Stephanie stared at Crispin with bloodshot eyes and snapped, “How can I forget?! It was a real and painful experience. Tell me, how can I ever forget that? Leave me alone!”

“You can, Stephanie. Please try to forget this incident and live our lives happily together from now on, okay.” Crispin attempted to calm her down by speaking gently, but Stephanie continued to bawl as she shook her head. “I can’t. I can’t do it. I really can’t…”

“Let’s get married, Stephanie. I’ll spend the rest of my life healing your trauma, okay?” He gazed at her with sincerity.

Stephanie looked at Crispin, moved by his genuine expression, and asked, “You won’t despise

me?”

She felt tainted by that vile man and even started to hate herself. Yet, Crispin never left her side.

“No,” said Crispin as he gently tidied her disheveled hair with a smile. “I will never despise my Stephanie. In my heart, you’re pure and perfect.”

“Crisp…”

In moments like this, no woman could resist the tenderness of a man. He would be like a ray of light in the darkness.

Crispin’s face drew closer to hers, and this time Stephanie didn’t evade his touch. Instead, she closed her eyes and accepted his kiss.

As their lips met, a smile appeared on Crispin’s face. He knew he was another step closer to

success.

The following day, Elias arrived at Winters Enterprise as usual for work. There were many things to handle recently, but with Jack’s help, he should be able to reclaim the shares that belonged to his grandfather soon.

morning, he was about to grab some lunch when his secretary asked, “What

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instructed, “Just order me something from the cafeteria. I don’t have

“Alright.”

entered the office with a lunch tray and

remained seated behind his desk, staring at the computer screen, but it was unclear what he

the door broke the

a hint of warmth. He curled his lips into a slight smile. “What brings

“My studio is under renovation, and I took a trip to the furnishing plaza. I thought

rise to his

couch and noticed the delicious spread of food on the lunch tray. She had been hungry all morning, and her stomach was

“Is this your lunch?”

secretary get it from the cafeteria, but I haven’t had a chance to eat it yet. Have you

placed her bag aside, picked up the cutleries, and took a whiff,

took a small piece of ribs and continued with surprise, “The chef at your company’s cafeteria is amazing; this is way

proceeded to eat the man’s lunch without

release an amused chuckle. “Is that so? Then, you’re welcome

also delicious. Let me taste this too. Amanda looked at the abundant variety of dishes on the tray, at least seven or eight in total.

by her eating. “What happened? What are you so ravenous?

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I skipped breakfast. Are you really not going to have some? I’ll finish everything if you don’t!” She double-checked with

ahead,” said Elias. “I’ll have the secretary get another serving if you want

you. Trust me. One person couldn’t possibly finish it

the food on the lunch tray in no time. Then, she picked up the glass of warm water from the coffee table and drank it, washing down her meal. She finally felt full and

couch, caressing her stomach, which still seemed. somewhat flat, but in reality, she