Taming The CEO The Escaping Wife

Chapter 22

Chapter 22

Letitia finally yanked the car door open and plopped herself down inside.

“Are you hurt?” asked Elgin.

She shook her head.

“Not bad. Elgin snorted with a hint of derision, “You know how to watch out for yourself.”

“It was a close one. As Letitia spoke, she instinctively reached to touch her lower abdomen.

But then, remembering Elgin was right beside her, her hand froze mid-air.

“Let’s put an end to this, he warned, “Don’t even think about starting trouble with Shela.”

“You think too highly of me. Do I look like I have the guts for that?”

Shela was the apple of his eye, the woman he had promised to marry. How could she ever compete? She was always on the losing end

“But, Letitia said, you always hate it when others mess with your stuff. And I, am one of your belongings.”

“Shela is different

“Because you love her, right?

Elgin didn’t answer. Love? Didn’t seem like it. It was more a matter of responsibility.

After all, Shela had saved him with her body, giving him feelings he never had before.

“I’ve already punished her, Elgin pressed his brow, “What more do you want?”

Letitia’s lips curled into a self-mocking smile, “What can I do? Do I even have the right to ask?”

She knew her place, how could she dare to wish for more?

Suddenly, her chin throbbed as Elgin’s fingers pinched her hard, “Stop being such a sucker in front of me. Even if Shela did something to you today, you’re gonna take it!”

He had already taken her side, sending Shela home to reflect. And she still wasn’t grateful? Throwing tantrums at him? Elgin felt even more irritable!

“Got it, Letitia responded softly.

Only then did he let go and closed his eyes to rest.

But Elgin couldn’t sleep a wink, his mind in turmoil, temples throbbing.

bottom drawer and fetched a scented candle the one that Letitia had given

faint scent of the scented candle gradually

later, when Elgin opened his eyes, he saw Samson standing across the desk, tossing the scented candle up and down.

get it? Samson asked, “Don’t you have insomnia? First time I’ve seen you sleep soundly like this, nearly broke my

“Hand

it a bit, share

say it

Samson tossed it back, “Such a treasure over a scented candle, what gives, some sweetheart

Eiginis face darkened

Chapter 22

Samson clapped his hands, “you’re a married man now, can’t

Letitia’s

even deeper shade of annoyance.

into the drawer, “If you

right!” Samson burst out laughing, “Didn’t see it coming, Letitia’s got

need it for?

you use it for It smells damn soothing,

you

“Yeah.”

one for each

“Are you

be shared with everyone.”

business then. What are

“I’m still thinking.”

time, just funnel some budget my

agreed, “Sure. But I’ve got a reminder for

all ears,

Elgin warned, “She’s merely

much easier. Samson, having worked abroad, preferred a laid-back, results-oriented management style,

the work was done, it didn’t matter if you

just looking out for her, seeing as she’s your wife…” Samson replied, “But honestly, she’s

the Jewelry Department, Samson

“Mr. Stewart.”

those things

on, “What

is a little ugly, just whip

hadn’t Elgin thrown it away?

I’ll make

Gin said it’s good stuff, make

Letitia, “What?”

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