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.”

Melissa as she pondered the rumors surrounding the formidable Winters Family-an affluent and influential force in the country whose wealth was woven intricately into

he pushed the door open and walked in without scruples. He didn’t behave like a guest but

followed closely behind him and asked, “What do you

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

flick of her lustrous locks,

that you didn’t visit any patients. Do you think I wouldn’t

and accidentally bumped into that nurse. Why are you so persistent and even following

Elias’ lips. He settled onto the couch

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is this appropriate? You, a married man, staying alone in

wry smile, the man shot back, “How do you know I have a wife? Have you investigated me, or do I have ‘married man’ written all

away but maintained a calm facade. “I have at secret crush on you. So, I

like storm clouds. Soon, a scornful chuckle escaped his lips, carrying the weight

heard those words, Melissa felt a tingling sensation surge through her scalp. This man is too arrogant! Am I not even worthy of having a secret crush on him? “Then, who is worthy? Your ex-wife?

to divulge any information to this outsider. Thus, he found himself echoing the same question he had posed earlier. “What’s your purpose in following me? Does my paternity

has nothing to do with me! I genuinely

that extracting valuable information from her would be an uphill battle. Resigned to reality, he knew he had to entrust Yacob with further investigation. With that realization, he stood up, peering down at the mysterious figure before him, and inquired, “You went to Esmos four years ago and

stoic silence as she gazed at the

men, upon receiving such shocking paternity test results, would have hurried home to confront their wives. Yet, Elias not only withheld

her carefully crafted scheme. As he left her doorstep, she hastened to close the door firmly behind him. The weight of the situation pressed upon her, and she knew she could no longer linger here as

promptly stubbed out his cigarette and stepped forward with curiosity written all over his face.