The Lawyer’s Romance in Law
Chapter 228 I Won't Let You Off

Chapter 228 I Won't Let You Off

"Elias is right. Why silence him? You're the only fool here who can't see through this slumdog's intentions. He just wants to marry you so that he can live the rest of his life in wealth and luxury..."

However, before Jack could finish speaking, Stephanie interjected, retorting, "No, don't say that, Dad! It's not like that! Crisp didn't know I was an Allegra when he first met me. He knew nothing and just genuinely liked me!"

Crispin, too, defended himself, saying, "You can dislike me all you want, Mr. Allegra, but you can't insult my character like that. I—"

"Shut up! Don't go around thinking I'm oblivious to your intentions!" Jack didn't want to hear another word from the arguing slumdog. Alas, her daughter remained oblivious.

On the other hand, Elias checked the time on his wristwatch; his time to watch the drama unfold had run out.

He spoke in a lazy and alluring voice while standing up. "Mr. Allegra, I'll move away from your family affairs for now. After all, I'm not your son-in-law yet. I still have matters to attend to at the office, so I'll be off now. Call me if anything."

With that, Elias walked out of the house, but Stephanie impeded him, grabbing him by the arm when he walked past her. "Elias, don't go! You promised me you'd save Crisp."

"Have I not done that?" Elias questioned, glancing icily at her. "Isn't your beloved Crisp right in front of you? What else do you want?"

"Yes, you saved him, but why did you bring him here? You knew my dad was at home!" Stephanie believed Elias had deliberately brought Crisp over to Allegra Villa.

At that, Elias pulled his arm back and retorted expressionlessly, "Why should I care? You're the one who likes him, not me. Why should I be so considerate? Should I also feed him, then?"

With that, he left without looking back, and Yacob followed closely behind.

"Elias Winters! Come back here, you son of a b*tch! You have no integrity!" Stephanie lashed out, having nowhere else to vent her anger. She didn't have the ability to save Crisp at present. Her father would definitely send Crisp away again.

"Don't yell anymore, Steph. I'm fine, so don't worry about me. I won't give in even if they want to separate us!"

"I'm sorry, Crisp. It's all my fault. I've caused you trouble..."

Jack watched this scene of melodrama before him and suddenly felt a headache. "Enough! Stop playing this foolish romantic drama in front of me. Kid, let me tell you, my daughter is getting engaged at the end of the month. If you're any sensible, leave at once, and I won't pursue anything. Also, don't contact her anymore."

"Dad, are you letting Crisp go?" Stephanie's eyes lit up upon hearing her father's words. "Are you not going to send him away anymore?"

"As long as you two stop contacting each other, and you obediently get engaged at the end of the month and get married at the end of the year, I won't do anything to him. I have no interest in him. You need to understand that I just want you to marry into a good family."

Jack felt heartbroken. Everything he did was for his daughter's own good, yet she saw him as the villain. Alas, when would she finally see his good intentions?

"Thank you, Dad. I'll do as you say, I promise. I will get engaged and married as long as you let Crisp go." Stephanie had no other requests at this point. All that mattered now was that she wouldn't affect Crisp anymore. As for everything else, they could figure it out later.

"No! I won't give in, Mr. Allegra. I love Steph, and Steph loves me too. Why should we be separated? Why do you have to marry your daughter to someone she doesn't like?!" Crispin panicked when he heard Stephanie's willingness to compromise. If that were the case, wouldn't his dream of marrying into a wealthy family be shattered?!

He still wanted to be the perfect son-in-law. He couldn't believe Stephanie compromised so easily. However, Crispin's bravery moved Stephanie, and tears streamed down her face.

"Crisp, don't do this. You should leave for now. We'll figure things out later."

"No, Steph, I don't want to deceive your dad. I want to tell him that no matter what, I won't stop loving you. I can't watch you marry someone else. I'll fight for our marriage!"

Fight for your marriage? Jack hit the roof at once. "How dare you?! In that case, don't ever think about walking out of this house! Steph, I'm sorry, but you can't blame me for this anymore. I'll have to wait until after your engagement and wedding before I let this kid go. I can't let him ruin your lifelong happiness."

With that, Jack ordered, "Someone, take this kid away and send him to that place according to the original plan."

"No, Dad!" Stephanie tried to stop him, but the bodyguards intervened and forcibly pulled her away.

Crispin, too, was forcibly taken away by the bodyguards, unable to break free. "Steph, wait for me. I will definitely rescue you!"

"Crisp... Crisp..."

Their star-crossed lovers' act amused Jack. Is this really necessary? You two make it look like I'm some heinous villain.

After Stephanie was forcibly taken away, she projected all her resentment onto Elias, swearing through gnashed teeth as she shrieked, "You have no integrity, Elias Winters! I won't let you off!"

Since the scoundrel had no integrity, she could throw it out the window as well. I will harass your ex-wife and your son! I will make sure they pay for what you've done!

The next day, little Aiden woke up, got dressed, and had breakfast bright and early. He was ready, waiting for Elias to take him to kindergarten.

He could finally show off his father to Waylen. Daddy's much cooler than Waylen's daddy.

"Mommy, why hasn't Daddy arrived yet? He hasn't forgotten, has he?" Aiden asked his mother, who was waiting at the entryway alongside him with his backpack in her hand.

The little guy seemed to have gotten impatient, worried that his father had forgotten his promise.

"He won't. He's probably on his way right now. Morning traffic can be pretty bad sometimes, you know that." Amanda tried to reassure him. In reality, who knew what was happening with Elias? Maybe he did forget.

However, just then, the doorbell rang.

Aiden's eyes lit up, and he let go of Amanda's hand, answering the door ecstatically.

Sure enough, Elias was standing behind the door. "Daddy!" the little guy exclaimed. "You're finally here! I thought you'd forgotten all about me."

"How could I? There was some traffic on the way. Come on, I'll take you to school. Are you ready?" Elias bent down and effortlessly scooped up his son with one arm.

"I've been ready for a long time!" Aiden chirped with a nod.