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?”

of irritation, “Felt like it, so I

can’t wear it.” Phedra noted,

“You want it?”

hung up about it since it was her mother’s. But why were Shela and Phedra so eager to

is top-notch. Maybe it could bring

like it that much? Go buy one at

same,

at her, “Not gonna

in his possession… honestly, wasn’t much use to him, but he wanted to keep it. Because with it,

was incredibly stubborn,

of the CEO’s office, fuming. She muttered to herself, “What’s you so smug about? What’s so great about you? You won’t be able to

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Elgin, begging me

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

attracting attention from colleagues, Letitia called out, “Phedra.”

Phedra sniped, “Acting all

anything. I’ve

checked her wrist, “Don’t tell me Elgin gave the emerald bracelet

it with you?” As she spoke,

wrist was bare.

You don’t have

emerald bracelet?” Letitia snapped

was her mother’s, no

so sparky, its previous owners took great care of it. Never mind, no

suddenly smiled, “I know where the emerald bracelet is.”

“Where?”

to an internet celebrity” Letitia said, “She’s

He gave it to some

a sigh, “You know how it is, Phedra, men having their fun is normal, especially for a

to his family but to some mistress!”

if you want the bracelet… just go take it back. What can that kind of woman do against you? That

is she? What’s

“Shela Ward.”

up as she got the details, grinning as she

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