Taming The CEO The Escaping Wife

Chapter 33

“Grandpa, she’s Dr. Sanders’ daughter, the sworn enemy of our Ramirez family!”

Hawley shot back, “You knew that, so why did you marry her? Now that you have, she gotta step up to the plate and fulfill her duties as a Ramirez family bride!”

“I plan to have kids, but there’s no way I’m letting Letitia be the one to carry them.”

“So what are you waiting for? I’m not getting any younger, and I just want to have a great-grandkid! Otherwise, by the time I kick the bucket, I won’t get to see any of ’em!”

Elgin replied indifferently, “Well, I could always bring them to your grave, give you a good look.”

“You damn brat! You’re gonna be the death of me!” Hawley banged his cane hard on the floor, fuming and glaring

before turning to leave.

“Ranen, see my grandpa out.”

“Yes, Mr. Ramirez.”

But Phedra just stood there, wringing her hands

“Haven’t you got legs?” Elgin raised an eyebrow, “Stop trying to snag a spot for your blockhead son at the Ramirez Group It’s not happening on my watch.”

“Hawley said we’d talk it out. Who knows, you might just say ‘yes’ down the road.”

Phedra knew all too well that Elgin was the big cheese in the Ramirez family these days, his word was law. She had to play the long game to get what she wanted; getting antsy wouldn’t help.

After all, she was Elgin’s stepmom, had married into the family and given them a son. Her position was rock solid.

She knew she could bide her time for all other matters, patiently plotting.

The one who triumphs last, enjoys the greatest victory.

“Elgin,” Phedra put on her best smile, “I saw in the news that you bought an emerald bracelet at a charity auction for a hefty sum…”

“Yes.”

“Why did you buy it?”

replied with a hint of irritation, “Felt like it, so

it.” Phedra noted, “Might as

“You want it?”

emerald bracelet, sure, he could understand Letitia being hung up about it since it was her mother’s. But why were Shela and Phedra so eager

is top-notch. Maybe it could bring

like it that much? Go buy one at the mall.”

the same, I really like that

her,

honestly, wasn’t much use to him, but he wanted to keep it. Because with it, Letitia would sooner or later come

desperate and pitiful… But she was incredibly stubborn, she had

about? What’s so great about you? You won’t

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be you, Elgin, begging me and

spotted her anyway, “Eh… Letitia, why are you avoiding me?

attracting attention from colleagues, Letitia called out,

changed.” Phedra sniped, “Acting all high and mighty

need anything. I’ve got

tell me Elgin

is it with you?” As she spoke,

wrist was bare.

don’t have it?”

do you want with that emerald bracelet?”

was her mother’s, no business of Phedra’s

it! It caught my eye!” Phedra retorted gruffly, “The emerald is so sparky, its previous owners took great

smiled, “I know where the

“Where?”

an internet celebrity” Letitia said, “She’s

“What? He gave it

his side chicks.” Letitia feigned a sigh, “You know how it is, Phedra, men having their fun is normal, especially for

to his family

the elder, if you want the bracelet… just go take it back. What can that kind

thought it made perfect sense, “Who is she? What’s her name, and where

“Shela Ward.”

she got the details, grinning as she left.