Maurice knew Jonathan? Eliana was confused. How did he know Jonathan's existence in her life? How much did he know?

"Maurice, are you investigating me behind my back?" Eliana realized that she had been thoroughly investigated by Maurice.

"It looks like my guess is right. The twins are really yours and Jonathan's children." Maurice's chest swelled with anger. The fury in his heart was like a beast that was about to come out of its cage. But he tried his best to suppress it.

He really thought that the twins were Jonathan's children. But actually, he had just misunderstood.

Eliana lowered her head and remained silent. She chose not to explain. Maybe letting Maurice misunderstand that Jonathan was the father of the twins was a good way to escape. She could hide the truth for a while longer. As for what would happen next, Eliana would wait and see.

"Eliana, does your silence mean yes? So you admit that he is the father of your children?" Maurice stood up angrily. His accumulated anger erupted.

He approached Eliana, reached out, and grabbed her chin, forcing her to raise her head and look directly at him.

"Are you that desperate? You would rather be Jonathan's secret lover and bear his children than be by my side? I have given you so many chances to tell me the truth. But what have you done? You lied to me over and over again. Do you even have a conscience?"

Eliana was stunned by Maurice's outburst. When she came back to her senses, she also flew into a rage.

"Maurice, what right do you have to question me about the truth?" Eliana raised her head only to be met by his harsh gaze. In the face of those torrential questions and doubts, tears welled up in her eyes.

She felt scared and aggrieved at the same time. For so many years, she had been doing her best to protect her two children all by herself.

Back then, Maurice had gotten her pregnant by accident. Supposedly, the two of them were obliged to take responsibility for the consequences. But he had never fulfilled his responsibility. He wasn't there when she gave birth. She was alone abroad.

When she raised the twins through all the hardships alone, where was he? For so many years, she had persevered and endured everything by herself.

There was actually a shortcut in front of Eliana. She only had to accept Jonathan's love, and all her difficulties would be solved. But she still refused without hesitation.

As a mother, she had suffered so much. But Maurice? As a father, he had contributed nothing. And now, he wanted to be her children's father. Did he really think it was that easy? Maurice had no right to blame her at all.

"You're saying that I lied to you? What about you, Maurice? Didn't you deliberately approach me and toy with me using your two identities? You made me carry a huge debt!" Thinking of those days when she was overwhelmed by debt, Eliana wished she could vent her anger.

Her words enraged Maurice. He couldn't help but increase the strength in his hand, and her chin immediately turned red.

"How can you complain now?" Maurice laughed angrily. "Didn't you enjoy being chased by two completely different men?"

His humiliation was so intense that Eliana felt like she was being exposed in public. She was so angry that she trembled all over.

"Maurice, you bastard! You… Hmm…" The rest of her words were blocked in her throat when Maurice suddenly kissed her. And his kiss was forceful.

His hot breath filled her mouth as he kissed her violently, overwhelming all her reason. She quickly gave in as she didn't even have the strength to resist.

Eliana was in a daze and had no idea she was being led back to the basement. Before she realized what was going on, she was pushed onto the bed by a great force. Immediately afterward, she was held down.

"What do you think you're doing?" Eliana tried to push Maurice away, but she was too weak.

"Do you know how much money I have spent to clear your rumors these days? Now I will settle accounts with you." Maurice stared at Eliana, his eyes full of fury.