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.

candle the one that

faint scent of the scented candle gradually soothed Elgin,

Samson standing across the desk, tossing the

get it? Samson asked, “Don’t you have insomnia? First time I’ve

“Hand it over.”

me admire it a bit, share the

it

it back, “Such a treasure over a scented

Eiginis face darkened

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hands, “you’re a married man now, can’t be accepting gifts from

Letitia’s

even deeper shade of annoyance.

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

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

do you need

use it for It smells damn soothing, calming the

you want it

“Yeah.”

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

shocked “Are you serious?”

should be shared with everyone.”

shrugged, “Let’s talk business then. What are you

“I’m still thinking.”

time, just funnel

got a reminder for you.”

Samson was all ears, expecting something critical, but…

much, Elgin warned, “She’s merely an employee I’m lending to you, get

worked abroad, preferred a laid-back, results-oriented management style, not fussy about

long as the work was done, it didn’t matter

she’s your wife…” Samson replied, “But honestly, she’s got real

Jewelry Department, Samson sidled up to

“Mr. Stewart.”

things you made

catch on, “What thing?”

pouch, Samson gestured, “His is a little ugly, just whip up a prettier one for me.”

did she get it. But… hadn’t Elgin thrown it away? He picked it up

“Mr. Stewart, I’ll make it after

said it’s good stuff, make one for

Letitia, “What?”