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 I

can’t wear it.” Phedra noted,

“You want it?”

it was her mother’s. But why were Shela and Phedra

Maybe it

that much? Go buy one at the mall.”

the quality just isn’t the same, I really like

her, “Not

but he wanted to keep it. Because with it, Letitia would

incredibly

office, fuming. She muttered to herself, “What’s you so smug about? What’s so great about you? You won’t be able to have kids anyway Ha, just wait until my son comes back, he’ll definitely take

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Then it’ll be you, Elgin, begging

saw Phedra coming and quickly turned away. But Phedra spotted her anyway, “Eh… Letitia, why are you

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

have changed.” Phedra sniped, “Acting all high

don’t need anything. I’ve got work to do.”

“Don’t tell me Elgin gave the emerald

one Elgin bought at the charity auction, is it with you?” As she spoke, Phedra yanked

wrist was bare.

You don’t have it?”

emerald bracelet?” Letitia snapped out of it and

her mother’s, no business

caught my eye!” Phedra retorted gruffly, “The emerald is so sparky, its previous owners took great care of it. Never mind, no point

where

“Where?”

celebrity” Letitia said, “She’s been flaunting it

“What? He gave it to some

been generous with his side chicks.” Letitia feigned a sigh, “You know how it is, Phedra, men having their fun is normal, especially for a rich and handsome guy like

wouldn’t give it to his family but

back. What can that kind of woman do against you? That bracelet is a fine piece, you

made perfect sense, “Who is she? What’s her name, and where does she live?”

“Shela Ward.”

lit up as she got the details, grinning