The Lawyer’s Romance in Law novel Chapter 216

Chapter 216 Listen to Me, I'm Engaged to Stephanie

"Amanda! Listen to me!" Elias shouted angrily.

However, Amanda was in no mood to entertain a single word from him. "What else do you want to say? I've no interest in listening! Save your sweet words for your soon-to-be-engaged fiancée and future father-in-law!"

Although pleased to see her angry, Elias felt a twinge of heartache. He gently held her cheeks, causing her to become still. "Please, calm down. Things aren't as they seem! Can you let me explain?"

She was stunned, and her gaze fixed blankly on the man.

"Listen to me, alright? I'm engaged to Stephanie, but it's not what you think! I—" He was about to explain his plan to her when the sound of the elevator doors opening in the underground parking garage interrupted them. Looking up, he saw Jack walking out, and he decided to stay silent.

"You want to say something? Then, say it! What exactly is going on? Say it! Don't say I didn't give you a chance!" Amanda's anger grew as she noticed Elias abruptly falling silent.

Meanwhile, Jack was here to witness how Elias would handle the situation. Aware of his cunning intentions, Elias released his grip on her hand.

Losing her balance, she took two steps back before looking at the man standing before her in bewilderment.

"I'll be engaged next month, so stop bothering me. I'll provide child support, and there'll be no relationship between us apart from our child. It would be preferable if you're willing to entrust Aiden to me, but if not, I won't insist. The decision is yours to make." As Elias spoke, he felt a suffocating sensation in his chest, as if a heavy stone were crushing him. However, he knew he had to say that to gain Jack's trust.

Amanda widened her eyes, finding it hard to believe what she had heard. Did he come all the way to the underground parking garage just to tell me this?

She was utterly furious. "Elias! You are pushing the limits! Did you chase me all the way here just to tell me this? When did I ever bother you? Did I prevent you from remarrying? Is it necessary to humiliate me like this? No wonder you've been trying to get me and Aiden out of the country these past few days. So, it seems the one who came to see you is Stephanie, your fiancée, huh? Ha… I'm such a fool! I even called you for help. How could I be so stupid…"

Recalling her actions from yesterday, Amanda found it incredibly ridiculous.

Jack stood on the side, thoroughly amused as he watched the heated argument unfold, and keenly observed every expression on Elias' face.

Amanda's pitiful voice echoed through the empty parking garage. She sounded as if she had been abandoned by the entire world.

Witnessing her tearful state, Elias, too, felt a pang of anguish, and his fists involuntarily clenched tightly at his sides. However, to reclaim Howard's shares, he knew that he had to make a sacrifice.

Suppressing his inner conflict, Elias put on a facade of ruthlessness and stated coldly, "Yes, Stephanie is my fiancée. It's best if you don't provoke her. Avoid her, if possible. She seems to be bothered by my past marriage, so I expect you to be sensible and not cause any trouble for me." With that, he turned and left.

Meanwhile, Amanda's face was streaked with tears, each drop shattering as it hit the ground.

Late at night, Amanda found herself alone in a bar. She sat at the counter, continuously asking for drinks from the bartender. Dressed in an alluring outfit for the party and with her back provocatively exposed, she captured the attention of numerous men at the bar.

Men approached her one after another, attempting to strike up a conversation, but she impatiently shooed them away.

"Another one, please." She handed the empty glass to the bartender. Her eyes were already hazy and showed signs of intoxication, yet she still craved the burn of alcohol.

The bartender poured her another drink and could not help but comment, "Miss, you're already drunk. Why don't you have someone come and pick you up? It might become troublesome if you get too drunk later on."

Being a man himself, the bartender understood all too well the intentions of the men eagerly waiting for Amanda to get intoxicated so they could take advantage of her.

She slurred her words, her speech becoming incoherent as she mumbled, "Who are you? Why do you care? Just give me the drink when I ask. Quit the nonsense and hurry up. Men… always talk too much!"

The bartender shook his head helplessly at her state and resumed attending to his duties.

"I'm telling you, there isn't a single good man in this world. They're all full of empty words and deceit. Why don't you become an actor? The entertainment industry is truly missing out without you… Ha…" Amanda vented her frustrations toward the bartender, her words fueled by intoxication.