Chapter 10

“Where did you find her?”

“Mr. Ramirez, here’s the whole thing. This old goat got a crush on Ms. Ward at a dinner party and insisted she spend the night with him, or he’d make the director’s life a living hell. His underling replied, “The director, left no choice, sent Ms. Ward over with a heavy heart. But Ms. Ward, defiant unto death, ran away and accidentally busted into your room in the

chase

Elgin narrowed his eyes slightly and stepped inside.

At that moment the old guy on the floor blustered, Who the fuck are you? How dare you tie me up! Don’t you know who I am?

“Oh?” Elgin raised an eyebrow. “And who might you be?”

“Ever heard of the Ramirez family? The top dogs in AquaCity!”

“Yeah.”

The old guy puffed up with pride. I’m a cousin of the Ramirez family. Scared now, huh? Let me go!”

“Is that so? Elgin kicked him casually with his dress shoe. “I’m the CEO of the Ramirez Group. How come you’re news to me?

The old guys eyes bulged, disbelief etched on his face.

“How dare you swagger around with the Ramirez name like you own the place? You’re digging your grave!” With that, Elgin kicked hard, sending the old guy flying into the wall before he crumpled down, coughing up blood.

He elegantly retracted his foot and asked slowly, “Your name’s Shela Ward?”

“Yes, that’s right.” Shela was overwhelmed by his powerful presence, asking with awe and adoration, Mr. Ramirez, were you looking for me?”

A guy like this was like finding a needle in a haystack! She had to figure out a way to latch onto him!

Elgin nodded slightly. “Yeah I’ve been looking for you since that night.”

Shela looked confused for a moment. How come a man of his wealth and power was looking for her?

only seen Mr. Ramirez in the news

Elgin asked,

hadn’t even spoken when Mark beside her cut in, “Mr. Ramirez, my daughter’s just

his sleeve. “Dad, what…”

and lost your virginity. You were too scared to speak up. But now,

gist of the situation! Moreover, he hadn’t sent his daughter Shela that night. It was Letitia!

get his way, but when she returned the next day, she bore the marks of a man. After putting two

signals, and played along. “Yeah, it’s so shameful…

I’d marry

by Elgin’s side was a dream come

family, she wouldn’t have to be an influencer making videos again. She’d become a

you were just talking off the top of your head, Shela started to spin her tale, “After all, even my dad could send me to that old man’s bed. Who can I

spoke she squeezed out a couple of tears, sobbing.

pity party Shela. I had no choice. Knowing you had escaped was the best news.

father-daughter act was

word.” Elgin said, lips pursed, “that’s why I’m here to

She nodded eagerly. “Yes, yes! I’ve been

Elgin frowned subconsciously.

left without a word

his arm. “With you around, Dad and I won’t have to fear

aside and grunted

he had found her, he’d

marry Shela, and it would just take some time.

Elgin turned to leave

like a word with Shela, if you don’t mind, Mark rubbed his arms. “If you see fit…”

“Sure”

as Elgin left, Mark clasped Shela’s hand excitedly. “Our big break is

everything, or I’ll blow it

Shela’s ear, taking care to

grinned With this information, I’m set! Dad, I’m off to chase Mr.

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