The Barrister's Love in Town

Chapter 399 It Must Be a Lie

Elias stepped into the elevator and pressed the button for the 17th floor. As the elevator ascended, he pondered over what this woman named Melissa Walters could possibly want. She had come all the way from Esmos, rented a place for half a year, and it was evident that she wasn’t planning to settle down. permanently. Whatever her purpose, it had captivated his curiosity.

Ding! The elevator door opened slowly.

He walked out of the elevator and headed straight for Unit 1702.

While standing outside the door, he contemplated for a few seconds before pressing the doorbell. Seconds. ticked by, but there was no response from within, causing him to arch his brows. Yacob insisted the woman would be home, so why had she not answered the door? She must be avoiding me on purpose.

Elias pressed the doorbell again, but his patience waned as the seconds dragged on without a response. A sly grin crept across his face, and he spoke with unwavering determination through the door. “I know you’re inside. If you don’t open the door, I’ll find a way to make you do so.”

After what felt like an eternity, the door slowly creaked open, revealing a woman in a bathrobe. He was spellbound as he caught sight of her true face, a breathtaking beauty that radiated charm from delicate feature.

“Who are you looking for, sir?” Melissa inquired.

every

However, he cut in abruptly, and his tone was icy, “You don’t know my name? You didn’t know my name when you followed me to the hospital?”

“Who followed you? It’s common knowledge that people visit hospitals for medical care. Do you think your family is running the hospital? Why don’t you mind your own business?” she countered with a smirk.

Elias maintained a serene composure, his voice steady as he confirmed, “Indeed, it is.”

as she pondered the rumors surrounding the formidable Winters Family-an affluent and influential force in the

walked in without

and asked, “What do you want

of suspicion colored his expression. “Care to explain why you were tailing me to the hospital? Spare me the excuse of seeking medical treatment, as I’ve confirmed you didn’t see a doctor today,” he retorted, his voice tinged with an undertone of

locks,

dumb with me. I can tell that you didn’t visit any patients. Do you think I

nurse. Why are you so persistent and even following me to my house? Are you the boyfriend of that

onto the couch and stated, “I’m not too busy tonight,

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appropriate? You, a married man, staying alone in a single woman’s house? Won’t your wife

wife? Have you investigated

giving it away but maintained a calm facade. “I have at secret crush on you.

yet profound silence, his thoughts swirling like storm clouds. Soon, a scornful chuckle escaped his lips, carrying the weight of his disbelief. “You’re not

arrogant! Am I not even worthy of

outsider. Thus, he found himself echoing the same question

with me! I genuinely was just

he knew he had to entrust Yacob with further investigation. With

maintained a stoic silence as she

upon receiving such shocking paternity test results, would have hurried home to confront their wives. Yet, Elias not only withheld blame from Amanda but also

firmly behind him. The weight of the situation pressed upon her, and she

curiosity written all over his face. “Mr. Winters, how did it go? What did the woman say?”