Taming The CEO The Escaping Wife

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.

drawer and fetched a scented candle the

candle gradually soothed Elgin, and

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

time I’ve seen you

lowly, “Hand

bit, share the good stuff!”

say it

alright, here, Samson tossed it back, “Such a treasure over a scented candle, what gives,

Eiginis face darkened

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now, can’t be accepting gifts from other women! So,

Letitia’s

took on an even deeper shade of

drawer, “If you have business, speak. Otherwise, get

“Didn’t see it coming, Letitia’s got quite the crafty hand… Do you mind if she gives me one

do you need it

use it for It smells damn soothing, calming the nerves”

twitched, “Do you want it that

“Yeah.”

he nodded, “Let’s have Letitia prepare one for each member

“Are you serious?”

be shared

business then. What are you gonna call the Jewelry

“I’m still thinking.”

just funnel some budget my

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

was all ears, expecting something critical, but…

Letitia too much, Elgin warned, “She’s merely an employee I’m lending to you, get it?”

much easier. Samson, having worked abroad, preferred a laid-back, results-oriented management style, not fussy about attendance.

was done, it didn’t matter

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

Jewelry Department, Samson sidled up to Letitia’s

“Mr. Stewart.”

me one of those things you

didn’t catch on, “What

pouch, Samson gestured, “His is a little ugly, just whip

Elgin thrown

Stewart, I’ll make it after work.”

Gin said it’s good stuff, make one for

Letitia, “What?”