SWNOVELS Chapter 76
Chapter 76
Chapter 76 I Can’t Give Up on You
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Observing Elias’ contorted visage, Grace innocently queried. “Elias, what troubles you? Are you alright? Perhaps we misunderstood, and that woman may not be Amanda after all.”
“If it isn’t her, who else could it be?” His tone exuded intense hostility.
Eventually, after stealing one last glimpse of Amanda’s tender smile through the boutique window, he firmly pressed the accelerator, propelling the vehicle forward. This woman has never bestowed upon me such a gentle smile. Does she truly find solace in the company of Simon and his son?
Witnessing the frightful expression etched on the man’s face, Grace found her uneasiness heightened, causing her to clutch her seatbelt tightly. “Elias, please slow down. I’m scared…”
In that instant, the man’s mind was consumed by the idyllic and joyful tableau they had just witnessed, rendering him impervious to her pleas.
Half an hour later, the car gradually halted outside the residential area.
Grace’s uncle and aunt stood there, eagerly anticipating her arrival. Ever since she ascended the social hierarchy, they had relocated from a squalid slum to an affluent community.
As the car door opened, her uncle and aunt put on hypocritical expressions and approached to welcome them. “Be careful, Grace. You just got discharged. Don’t exert yourself.” Her uncle supported her as she got out of the car.
Her aunt, on the other hand, was even more exaggerated; it was as if she wanted to kneel and serve as a steppingstone.
“Uncle Grant, I’m not that weak.” Grace was well aware of the couple’s motives.
Elias carried the luggage, and they entered the residence together. The man placed the suitcase in her bedroom and turned to leave. “I’m leaving. Get some rest.”
Unexpectedly, she stepped forward and closed the bedroom door, locking her uncle and aunt outside. They exchanged puzzled glances, looking utterly confused.
“Why did she close the door? We’re here; we could’ve helped persuade him.” Her aunt also wanted to help her hold onto the man’s heart. Otherwise, they would have no hope for their future, considering Grace’s success in the entertainment industry relied on Elias.
Her uncle waved his hand dismissively. “Enough. Don’t worry about it. Grace must have her reasons for doing this, and she wants to keep Mr. Winters more than we do.”
“You’re right.” Her aunt nodded in agreement.
Meanwhile, inside the bedroom, Grace leaned against the door. “Elias, I’m telling you. I can’t give up on you.”
“That’s your business. I’ve already made it clear. We can have any kind of relationship except developing feelings.” He remained cold and indifferent, showing no intention of compromising.
Feeling desperate at his aloof attitude, she grew anxious. “If you insist on this, don’t bother about my life
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and death. My suicide has nothing to do with you!”
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“Don’t do anything stupid. I’m not interfering with you; I’m simply disciplining you on behalf of your brother. If your brother saw you like this, did you think he’d let it slide?”
After all these years, it was the first time he had brought up Yelan’s name voluntarily because he never liked to mention him. She stood still, unable to speak for a long time. If her brother had seen her cutting her wrist and attempting suicide because of love, he would have scolded her awake.
Elias opened the door and was greeted with the sight of his uncle and aunt pressed against the door. cavesdropping.
They awkwardly chuckled. “Uhm, Mr. Winters, why don’t you stay and have lunch with us? I’ve asked my wife to buy the groceries. As long as you’re here, Grace will behave-
Before Grace’s uncle could finish his sentence, Elias mercilessly interrupted. “No need. I have work to attend to at my company. Keep an eye on her, and don’t let her do any more foolish things. With that, man left without looking back.
The uncle and aunt hurriedly entered the room. cautiously observing Grace’s expression. “Is everything going well, Grace? Did you manage to capture his heart?”
“That’s right. When Mr. Winters came to the hospital yesterday, he seemed anxious. He still has feelings for you.”
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Faced with relentless questioning from her uncle and aunt, Grace felt her head was about to explode. She was fed up! In an irritable tone, she shouted, “Get out, all of you! I’m sick of it!”
After having lunch, Amanda and Simon dropped off Aiden at the daycare center and went to work at the law firm together.
“Amanda, I heard that you were bullied by Carlisle at the pool party last time. If you find it difficult, you can hand this case back to me,” Simon spoke slowly as he was driving.
She was taken aback and immediately recalled the time when she was forcefully. It made her angry just thinking about it. Moreover, Carlisle was nothing more than a prodigal who had committed such acts without any sense of crisis, relying on his power and influence.
“That’s good. I really can’t communicate with him. I’ll hand it back to you. Besides, he doesn’t value women at all. I don’t understand why our law firm took on his case.”
She wanted to stand on the side of justice. Defending the girl who was sexually harassed would be acceptable, but defending such a sc*mbag would truly trouble her conscience.
The scenery outside the car window rapidly retreated, and the wind tousled her hair.
Simon smiled. “Even criminals have the right to hire a lawyer for their defense. You and I are well aware of
that.”
She remained silent. Of course, she was aware, but it disgusted her.
“Leave it to me, so you don’t have to worry about this case anymore.” Simon also noticed her resistance
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and no longer pressured her to take on the case.
Amanda nodded, feeling much relieved.
After returning to the law firm, they went to their respective offices to work. Yet, as soon as Amanda entered her office, she froze in place. The professional smile she had just greeted her secretary with became plastered.
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A man sat with his back facing her on the couch in the reception area. Just seeing his back made her feel an immense sense of pressure.
“What are you doing here?”
Regaining her composure, she closed the office door and walked toward the reception area. Her office was designed in a low-key style, but because of this man’s presence, it felt somewhat oppressive.
Elias lifted his head slightly, looking at her delicate face, and could not help but chuckle self-
deprecatingly. “You’re so unhappy just seeing me, but you’re all smiles when you’re with another man. Am I a monster? Do I scare you so much?”
The thought of seeing Amanda and Simon dining harmoniously together filled him with uncontrollable jealousy.
“Did you come to my office just to mock me? Don’t you have anything better to do? Is Winters Enterprise going bankrupt?”
Amanda’s anger rose as well. Why is this man always so inexplicable, leaving people puzzled?
With her attitude, Elias’ mood became even worse, and he forcefully pulled her into his embrace.
“Ah! What are you doing? This isn’t your territory. It’s my office!”
She was indeed flustered because she knew too well about this man’s temper. In any situation, he was capable of doing anything.