The Barrister's Love in Town

Chapter 15

Chapter 15 Amanda and Elias Got Locked In (1)

She didn’t want to get involved in this matter, and she could sense that it wasn’t safe to stay around for too long. I’ve already received the gift, so I should come up with some excuse to leave now. Amanda pretended to glance at her phone before looking up at Howard. I’m afraid I have some matters to handle at work, Grandpa. I think I should-

Howard cut her off before she could finish her sentence. “Are you going to leave now? How could I allow that? What company is this-how could they take up your personal time now that it’s past working hours?” Howard wasn’t about to let Amanda off just like that. He had to go on with his initial plan for the night.

“I just started this job a while ago, so it’s a little more hectic, Grandpa, I’m really sorry…” Amanda uttered in an awkward tone.

Howard, on the other hand, spoke in a much firmer tone. “Who’s your leader?”

Jackson’s voice came out of nowhere. “I’m Jackson McCalister from Justice & Associates, Old Mr. Winters. I have the authority to let Amanda off work for today, so she can spend your birthday with you. She won’t have to work overtime.”

She was too stunned to speak after she turned around to see Jackson stepping out of the crowd. I can’t believe Mr. McCalister is at the party too!

Howard grinned with satisfaction when he heard Jackson’s words. “Look at that, Amanda. Your leader gave you his orders! You can stay since you don’t have to work overtime,” he said.

“I…” Amanda could no longer find another excuse to leave. I can’t say I have a baby at home to care for,

can I?

“Why don’t you just stay around to spend Old Mr. Winters’ birthday with him, Amanda?” Jackson could tell that something was up when he saw how much the Winters Family cared for Amanda. The law firm happened to be targeting Winters Enterprise as one of its legal clients, so Jackson saw this as the perfect opportunity.

“Okay…” Amanda had no choice but to nod in agreement.

“Come here and take a seat beside me. It’s been a while since we last had a chat.” Howard led Amanda to take a seat at the table with him.

Grace happened to witness this scene, and she felt extremely aggrieved at the sight of what was going on. She bit her bottom lip so hard that it nearly bled. “I need to use the washroom, Elias.” With a sullen look on her face, Grace walked over to the washroom. She had the urge to walk over and start an argument with Howard, but she could only force herself to keep it all in because of where they were at.

Elias had his usual icy look on his face as he shot the woman a glance before he quietly shifted his gaze back to Amanda. Amanda was dressed in a light blue dress that showcased her slim figure and her curves. She had slender, fair thighs that caught everyone’s eyes and soft silky curls that

went down to her waist. She gave off a feminine but sexy aura, especially with her makeup that enhanced her clear, bright eyes. One would find it hard to tear their gaze away after looking at her.

Meanwhile, Grace quietly sobbed to herself in one of the cubicles in the washroom. Her tears were ones of resentment and sorrow. Right then, she overheard a conversation that was going on outside.

“What a joke. Did you see the look on Grace’s face earlier? She looked utterly furious! Old Mr. Winters doesn’t seem interested in her at all, and he even placed all his focus on some other woman just to make things awkward for Grace,” someone said.

“Exactly! It was hilarious. If I were Grace, I would have been too embarrassed to even stay around and just left,” another person said.

“I’m sure Grace will never be a part of the Winters Family!”

“There’s really nothing special about her. I have no idea why Elias chose her! She’s just some rookie celebrity in the entertainment industry, and she only got to where she is because of all the money Elias invested in her.”

All of a sudden, a loud slam filled the washroom as Grace threw her cubicle door open. “What are you guys talking about? Do you think I’d be afraid to slap all of your faces?!” she cried.

The two women who had been chatting let out a shrill scream when they turned and saw Grace. They were so terrified that they scrambled out of the washroom immediately.

At the same time, Amanda was seated in a tense posture beside Howard in the dining hall. She felt especially uneasy as she could sense Elias’ gaze on her. Is he mad because I showed up and took the spotlight away from Grace? I didn’t want to do this!

Amanda subtly turned her body sideways just to avoid the man’s sinister glare. Then, she pulled her phone out to send the nanny a text, telling the nanny to stay a little longer with the baby as she might be home late that night.

While Amanda was on her phone, one of the bodyguards walked up and whispered something into Howard’s ear. Howard nodded and gave the bodyguard a look that told the bodyguard to stand down. A complacent grin formed on the old man’s face, and moments later, she let out a loud gasp. “Ah!”

Howard had accidentally spilled a glass of red wine all over her dress.

“Oh, gosh. I’m so sorry, Amanda! I didn’t mean to do that. Are you okay? You should get changed.” He wore an innocent look on his face as he repeatedly apologized to the woman.

Amanda wiped off some of the wine with a napkin. “I’m fine,” she replied with a smile.

“Please bring Amanda over to the guest room where she can get changed.” Howard called for the bodyguard to come over, and a burly man stepped forward “This way, Miss Bailey.” A huge section of her dress was stained, so Amanda had no choice but to get changed.

Elias frowned as he watched the woman walk off. “You did that intentionally, didn’t you. Grandpa?” he muttered in a deep voice. He had witnessed the entire scene, and he saw how his grandfather had intentionally tipped the glass while he was holding it earlier.

Howard’s expression was calm as he spoke. “I’m getting old. Isn’t it normal for my hands to tremble a little?” Howard took a glance at Elias’ wine as he spoke. Elias was almost done with his glass.

After a short while, Howard spoke again. “Why isn’t Amanda back yet? Why don’t you go check on her, Elias?”

Elias was speechless, Isn’t Grandpa being a little too obvious with his intentions? He’s clearly trying to give me and Amanda a chance to be alone. “I don’t want to check on her. Women take forever to get changed, anyway.”

Howard fumed at Elias’ words. “You little brat! Are you going to make me mad even on my birthday? Do you want to give me a heart attack? My blood pressure is getting higher nowadays…”

Elias was silent for a moment before he lifted his wine glass and finished the rest of his drink. Then, he got up and left the table. Howard couldn’t help but chuckle when he saw Elias’ empty glass.

Once Amanda got to the presidential suite, she froze at the sight before her eyes. Gosh, Old Mr. Winters sure leads a luxurious life, but… I just need to get changed. Why did he take me to the presidential suite? And… where is my change of clothes?

Amanda waited for a while more, but no one brought her clothes at all. She wanted to head out to ask around, but she then realized that she couldn’t open the door! Her eyes widened in shock. What does this mean? And why does my head feel like it’s spinning… That’s weird.

At that moment, the guard was keeping watch by the entrance. Elias showed up at the end of the corridor before he walked over.

“Isn’t she out yet?” Elias glanced at the bodyguard. Content (C) Nôv/elDra/ma.Org.

“She’s not,” the guard replied.

Elias frowned at this, a hint of confusion in his gaze. Regardless of how slow a girl can be, she should be done by now. What’s going on?

He wanted to go in to take a look, so the guard pulled out the keycard and tapped him in.

Elias was suspicious for a brief moment, but he ended up walking in anyway. The moment he entered the room, he heard the door closing behind him, and a loud click sounded as the door