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?

in the news and newspapers, never in person!

puzzled expression, Elgin

beside her cut in, “Mr.

at his sleeve. “Dad,

virginity. You were too scared to speak up. But now, Mr. Ramirez is

had pieced together the gist of the situation! Moreover, he hadn’t sent his daughter Shela that

she returned the next day, she bore the marks of a man. After putting two

played

I’d

up. Staying by Elgin’s side was a dream

lottery! If she could marry into the Ramirez family, she wouldn’t have to be an influencer making videos again.

to spin her tale, “After all, even my dad could send me to that old man’s bed. Who can I trust…”

out a

you had escaped was the best news. I thought I had to protect you no matter what i cant let you get bullied!”

father-daughter act was

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

had been waiting for. She nodded eagerly. “Yes, yes! I’ve been thinking of you,

Elgin frowned subconsciously.

left without

in shining armor!” Shela clung to his arm. “With you

thoughts aside and grunted

her, he’d keep his promise.

marry Shela, and it would just take some

go Elgin turned to leave

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

“Sure”

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

better tell me everything, or I’ll blow it

he knew into Shela’s ear, taking care

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

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