Taming The CEO The Escaping Wife

Chapter 10

“Where did you find her?”

“Mr. Ramirez, here’s the whole thing. This old goat got a crush on Ms. Ward at a dinner party and insisted she spend the night with him, or he’d make the director’s life a living hell. His underling replied, “The director, left no choice, sent Ms. Ward over with a heavy heart. But Ms. Ward, defiant unto death, ran away and accidentally busted into your room in the

chase

Elgin narrowed his eyes slightly and stepped inside.

At that moment the old guy on the floor blustered, Who the fuck are you? How dare you tie me up! Don’t you know who I am?

“Oh?” Elgin raised an eyebrow. “And who might you be?”

“Ever heard of the Ramirez family? The top dogs in AquaCity!”

“Yeah.”

The old guy puffed up with pride. I’m a cousin of the Ramirez family. Scared now, huh? Let me go!”

“Is that so? Elgin kicked him casually with his dress shoe. “I’m the CEO of the Ramirez Group. How come you’re news to me?

The old guys eyes bulged, disbelief etched on his face.

“How dare you swagger around with the Ramirez name like you own the place? You’re digging your grave!” With that, Elgin kicked hard, sending the old guy flying into the wall before he crumpled down, coughing up blood.

He elegantly retracted his foot and asked slowly, “Your name’s Shela Ward?”

“Yes, that’s right.” Shela was overwhelmed by his powerful presence, asking with awe and adoration, Mr. Ramirez, were you looking for me?”

A guy like this was like finding a needle in a haystack! She had to figure out a way to latch onto him!

Elgin nodded slightly. “Yeah I’ve been looking for you since that night.”

Shela looked confused for a moment. How come a man of his wealth and power was looking for her?

only seen Mr. Ramirez in the news and

expression, Elgin asked,

course she does! Shela hadn’t even spoken when Mark beside her cut in, “Mr. Ramirez, my daughter’s just overwhelmed. She never imagined you’d come looking

tugged at his sleeve.

the act, Mark shouted, “I know you ran that night, ended up with some stranger, and lost your virginity.

situation!

returned the next day, she bore the marks of

uptake, catching her father’s eye signals, and played along. “Yeah,

I’d marry

eyes lit up. Staying by Elgin’s side was a dream

was like winning the lottery! If she could marry into the Ramirez family, she wouldn’t have to be an influencer making videos again. She’d become

head, Shela started to spin her tale, “After all, even my dad could send me

spoke she squeezed out a couple

I had no choice. Knowing you had escaped was the best news. I thought I had to protect you no matter what i cant let you

father-daughter act was pitch-perfect.

word.” Elgin said, lips pursed, “that’s why I’m here to get you. Shela, are

nodded eagerly. “Yes, yes! I’ve been

Elgin frowned subconsciously.

She was resistant, scared, and left without a word at that night, but she was all

Ramirez you’re my knight in shining armor!” Shela clung to his arm. “With you around, Dad and I won’t have to fear that old man

aside and grunted

that he had found her, he’d keep his

it

Elgin turned to leave

a word with Shela, if you don’t

“Sure”

left, Mark clasped Shela’s hand

or I’ll blow it

into Shela’s ear, taking care to instruct

Shela grinned With this information, I’m set! Dad,