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?

Ramirez in the news

Shela’s puzzled expression, Elgin asked, “Don’t

when Mark beside her cut in, “Mr. Ramirez, my

tugged at his

know you ran that night, ended up with some stranger, and lost your virginity. You

the gist of the situation!

the next day, she bore the marks of a man. After putting two and two together, Mark realized Letitia had been

was quick on the uptake, catching her father’s eye signals, and played along. “Yeah, it’s so shameful… so I left without a word.”

said I’d

Elgin’s side was a

into the Ramirez family, she wouldn’t have to be an influencer making videos again. She’d become a top-tier trophy wife. living the high life every

just talking off the top of your head, Shela started to spin her tale, “After all, even my dad could

spoke she squeezed out a couple

the best news. I thought I

act was

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

been waiting for. She nodded eagerly. “Yes, yes!

Elgin frowned subconsciously.

different from that night. She was resistant, scared, and left without a word at that night,

Ramirez you’re my knight in shining armor!” Shela clung to his arm. “With you around,

aside and grunted in

her, he’d keep

Shela, and it would

Elgin turned to

Ramirez. I’d like a word with Shela, if you don’t mind, Mark rubbed his arms.

“Sure”

left, Mark clasped Shela’s hand excitedly. “Our big break is here!

better tell me everything, or I’ll blow it in front of

ear, taking

I’m set! Dad, I’m off to chase Mr.

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