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.”

formidable Winters Family-an affluent and influential force in the country whose wealth

this, he pushed the door open and walked in without scruples.

him and asked, “What do you want from

the woman standing before him, a tinge of suspicion colored his expression. “Care to explain why you were tailing me to the hospital?

a graceful flick of her lustrous locks, Melissa responded nonchalantly,

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

talking about. I was just passing by and accidentally bumped into that nurse. Why are you so persistent and even following me to my house? Are

Melissa continued to feign innocence, a playful smile danced across Elias’ lips. He settled onto the couch

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

“How do you know I have a wife? Have you investigated me, or do I have ‘married man’

but maintained a calm facade. “I

profound silence, his thoughts swirling like storm clouds. Soon,

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? Didn’t you divorce her?”

remarried, he had no desire 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 test have anything to do with

to do with me! I

entrust Yacob with further investigation. With

situation, Melissa maintained a stoic silence as

exuded an unwavering composure while questioning her intentions. While other ordinary men, 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 shielded her from the truth

scheme. As he left her doorstep, she hastened to close the door firmly behind him. The weight of the situation pressed

promptly stubbed out his cigarette and stepped forward with curiosity written all over his face. “Mr. Winters, how did it go? What did the woman say?”