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 hade all the


    way from Esmos, rented a ce for half a year, and it was evident that she wasn’t nning 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 contemted 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.


    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’smon 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 sereneposure, his voice steady as he confirmed, “Indeed, it is.”


    A hush fell over Melissa as she pondered the rumors surrounding the formidable Winters Family-an


    affluent and influential force in the country whose wealth was woven intricately into various industries.


    “Open the door.” While saying this, he pushed the door open and walked in without scruples. He didn’t


    behave like a guest but more like an intruder.


    Then, she followed closely behind him and asked, “What do you want from me?”


    As Elias red at the woman standing before him, a tinge of suspicion colored his expression. “Care to


    exin why you were tailing me to the hospital? Spare me the excuse of seeking medical treatment, as


    I’ve confirmed you didn’t see a doctor today,” he retorted, his voice tinged with an undertone of


    intensity.


    With a graceful flick of her lustrous locks, Melissa responded nonchntly, “Can’t I visit patients?”


    “Don’t y dumb with me. I can tell that you didn’t visit any patients. Do you think I wouldn’t check that


    information?” His patience was wearing thin with this woman.


    “Sir, I don’t understand what you’re talking about. I was just passing by and identally bumped into


    that nurse. Why are you so persistent and even following me to my house? Are you the boyfriend of


    that nurse?”


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


    couch and stated, “I’m not too busy tonight, so I can afford to waste some time with you.”


    “Sir, how is this appropriate? You, a married man, staying alone in a single woman’s house? Won’t your


    wife be jealous?” she asked.


    With a wry smile, the man shot back, “How do you know I have a wife? Have you investigated me, or


    do I have ‘married man’ written all over my face?”


    At this moment, she wanted to curse at herself for giving it away but maintained a calm facade. “I have


    at secret crush on you. So, I investigated you”


    After the exnation reached his cars, Elias fell into a brief yet profound silence, his thoughts swirling


    like storm clouds. Soon, a scornful chuckle escaped his lips, carrying the weight of his disbelief. “You’re


    not worthy of that.”


    When she heard those words, Melissa felt a tingling sensation 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?” she retorted with fiery determination.


    Despite having 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 you?”


    “None! It has nothing to do with me! I genuinely was just passing by!” she asserted fervently.


    As he gazed upon this woman, it became apparent that extracting valuable information from her would


    be an uphill battle. Resigned to reality, he knew he had to entrust Yacob with further investigation. With


    that realization, he stood up, peering down at the mysterious figure before him, and inquired, “You went


    to Esmos four years ago and suddenly returned. What purpose did you rent this ce for?”


    Despite the tense situation, Melissa maintained a stoic silence as she gazed at the man before her.


    Dealing with Elias proved far more challenging than she had ever envisioned. Instead of sumbing to


    anger or suspicion, he exuded an unwaveringposure 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 me from Amanda but also shielded her from the truth and


    chose to seek Melissa.


    At this moment, doubts crept into Melissa’s mind, casting shadows over her carefully crafted scheme.


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


    pressed upon her, and she knew she could no longer linger here as she had to find a new ce to stay.


    As Yacob saw Elias walk out of the building, he 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?” he


    inquired. eagerly.


    “She said nothing. Send someone to investigate this woman’s background in Esmos,” Elias replied.


    “Understood.”


    “What do we do now?”


    “Let’s go home.” Elias’ countenance turned somber, casting a shadow over his features.


    When Elias finally arrived back at Winters Estate, the night had cast its inky embrace. He anticipated


    Amanda and Aiden had already drifted into slumber, so he nned to take a soothing shower and slip


    into bed. However, as soon as he entered the dimly lit bedroom, he saw his wife reclining on the bed


    and reading a book as if awaiting his return.


    As the sound of the closing door reached her ears, she instinctively lifted her gaze and caught sight of


    her husband’s return. A sudden flutter danced within her chest, tinged with a hint of unease that she


    couldn’t shake off.


    When she nced at him, it was evident that he seemed utterly unfazed, as though the paternity test


    hard never taken ce. With a casual tone, he remarked, “You’re still not asleep? I’ll take a showerN?velDrama.Org: text ? owner.


    first.”


    Amanda’s words were poised on the tip of her tongue, but upon learning of his intention to take a


    shower. she gracefully decided to defer her thoughts to a more opportune moment.


    Fifteen minutester, Elias emerged from the bathroom with a snug towel draped around his waist.


    Then, he sat on the bed and gently took the book from her hands. “Let’s sleep. It’ste. You can read it


    tomorrow.”


    “I want to ask you something.”


    “What is it?”