The Lawyer’s Romance in Law
Chapter 397

Chapter 397 Stop Right There!

Driven by his instincts, Elias pursued the mysterious woman, his gut telling him she wasn't just a random stranger. Soon, the chase led him to the elevator entrance, where she swiftly slipped inside and closed the doors, leaving him a step behind.

His fingers furiously pressed the button, but the elevator had already begun its descent. He had no choice. but to dash toward the nearby staircase leading to the next floor. At each landing, he paused, listening intently for any sign of the elevator doors opening before resuming his hurried descent to the next floor. His breath was heavy when he reached the ground-floor lobby, where he stood in anticipation, waiting for the elevator doors to part. A reassuring ding echoed, and as one of the doors slid open, he was met with an empty elevator.

Huh? Elias couldn't comprehend it. He had clearly witnessed the mysterious woman step into the elevator, and it hadn't stopped on any floor. Yet, he couldn't fathom how she was missing.

At this moment, he heard the elevator doors behind him chime and slowly slid open. Hence, he turned to see a woman wearing dark sunglasses walking out. On the contrary, the woman was startled to see a figure in the lobby, so she promptly dashed toward the hospital entrance. However, her hurried footsteps attracted his attention, and the man instantly turned around. When he spotted her fleeing figure, he immediately advanced and grabbed her shoulder.

Nevertheless, the mysterious woman stood frozen, not budging an inch, yet Elias could sense the nervousness emanating from her. "Who are you?" he demanded, his grip tightening on her shoulders as he forcefully turned her around. However, her sunglasses obscured half of her face, leaving no identifiable features except her striking, bright red lips.

In a hushed yet resolute tone, she demanded, "Let me go!"

In response, he tightened his grip on her wrist and prepared to remove her sunglasses with the other hand, eager to unveil her identity.

In the meantime, panic flickered in the eyes concealed behind the dark lenses, as she couldn't afford to let Elias discover her identity. A sudden idea struck her like lightning, and without hesitation, she cried, "Help! There's a pervert! Help!"

Her sudden outburst instantly captured the attention of everyone in the lobby, causing a hushed murmur to ripple through the crowd as they exchanged curious whispers.

On the other hand, Elias had no choice but to let go of her when he realized the gravity of the situation. After all, as a public figure, it could lead to significant trouble if people recognized him and started filming. In a swift motion, the woman shook him off and disappeared into the bustling crowd.

"Stop right there!" he shouted. His intention to chase after the mysterious woman halted as he was suddenly encircled by a group of well-meaning elderly men and women.

"Boy, you look like a successful man. How can you do this?" one of them chided.

"Yeah! It's bad enough that you have the nerve to act like a pervert in public. Why are you running after her?"

"You're a handsome man. How can you be so bad? Can't you just be nice when looking for a girlfriend?"

Amidst the cacophony of the chattering group of elderly men and women, Elias felt a mounting pressure in his head as if it were on the verge of exploding. Unable to endure it any longer, he swiftly pulled out his

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phone and urgently called Yacob. "Get to the hospital right now!"

He could not do anything right now as many people had already started filming him. Even the tiniest hint of criticism against the group could be twisted and plastered all over the internet, inviting an onslaught o public backlash and curses.

Meanwhile, outside the hospital, the mysterious woman removed her sunglasses, unveiling a breathtakingly beautiful face. With a proud smirk, she briefly glanced at the crowd surrounding Elias. Shortly after, she gracefully slipped into her car and swiftly sped away from the hospital.

In the meantime, the situation only de-escalated when Yacob finally arrived at the hospital and led Elias away from the scene.

However, Elias wore an intensely displeased expression inside the car, his features contorted by the perplexing DNA test and the mysterious woman seemingly materializing from thin air.,

"Are you alright, Mr. Winters? Where do we go now?" Yacob asked.

After hearing this, a shadow crossed Elias' face, his expression darkening. "Return to the office immediately. Additionally, comb through the hospital's surveillance records and uncover the identity of that woman. I have a feeling she's not just a random person."

"Are you upset because of this woman?"

"Yes and no," Elias answered.

"I don't understand," Yacob admitted, his expression reflecting his puzzlement at Elias'

response.

Elias sighed, his fingers massaging his temple in frustration as he uttered, "As it turns out, the DNA test confirms that I am not Aiden's father."

"What? How can it be?" Yacob's shock was palpable. Aiden looks remarkably like Mr. Winters; it's impossible to believe they're unrelated. "You have doubts about the test's accuracy, Mr. Winters?"

"Of course. Still, Dr. Lenard conducted the test himself. Logically, his professionalism shouldn't be doubted, but..." Elias found the test results absurd. How could Aiden not be my son? Who is that mysterious woman? Her presence couldn't have been a mere coincidence. It seems she was covertly observing my reaction earlier. Then, he took a deep breath, pushing aside the unsettling thoughts. "Forget it. We'll get another DNA test done elsewhere." He adamantly refused to accept the results since he believed that the little brat had to be his, without a doubt. Moreover, he wouldn't entertain any other possibility. "Yes, sir."

As the evening descended, Elias drove over to bring Amanda and Aiden back to his estate.

However, Jack and Edith couldn't help but feel reluctant to bid farewell to the little brat. After spending so many days together, they had grown deeply attached to him.

"It'll be fine. If you miss Aiden, I promise to bring him over for a visit. We won't be going too far away." Amanda reassured, offering them comfort in her words.

Jack let out a sigh of relief. "That's good to hear. Now that you're with Elias, I can finally relax. He's always

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been the man I had in mind for you. At least I don't have to worry about him having any ulterior motives."

After all, the Winters Family reigned as one of the wealthiest families in the world, and if there was one thing they never lacked, it was an abundance of money. "You must promise to visit us often, Amanda!" Edith exclaimed with heartfelt emotion.

"Why are you crying, Mom? Imperia is not that far away. We'll still be together," Amanda reassured, embracing Edith with exasperation and helplessness. Meanwhile, Stephanie turned to Aiden and asked, "Will you miss me, Aiden?"

"Hmph! No way," the little brat retorted, his anger lingering from his not-so-nice first impression of her.

With a heavy heart, Stephanie reluctantly lowered her head, a deep sense of knowing that Aiden didn't hold any affection for her.

With a gentle tap on her son's head, Amanda lectured, "Baby, don't talk to your aunt like that."

With a decisive tone, he declared, "She's not my aunt." Afterward, he shifted his attention to the toy in his hands, no longer willing to engage in conversation with the adults. Amanda turned to Stephanie with a tender smile. "Please take good care of Mom and Dad. Don't let the boy's words affect you. As he grows older, he'll come to understand." "Okay," Stephanie replied with a nod, her words hovering on the tip of her tongue, yet hesitating to escape.

Just then, Elias returned to the room after loading the car. As he lifted Aiden into a carry, he told Amanda, "It's time to leave. Everything has been packed and loaded."

"Elias, you mustn't divorce Amanda again. If you tried it. I assure you, the experience won't be as pleasant as last time. She has us now, and we'll forever be her staunchest supporters," Jack asserted firmly.

Elias turned to look away from Aiden to Jack's wrinkled countenance. "Don't worry. I won't give her another chance to leave me," he declared resolutely.