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?

the news and

expression, Elgin

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

at his sleeve.

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

He had pieced together the gist of the situation!

get his way, but when she returned the next day, she bore the marks of a man. After putting two and two together,

father’s eye signals, and played along. “Yeah, it’s

I’d marry

Elgin’s side was

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

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

spoke she squeezed out a couple

Knowing you had escaped was the best news. I thought I had to protect you no

father-daughter act

“that’s why I’m here to get you. Shela, are you willing to

what Shela had been waiting for. She nodded

Elgin frowned subconsciously.

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

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

his thoughts aside and grunted in agreement

had found her, he’d keep

would marry Shela, and it would just take

Elgin turned to leave

if you don’t mind, Mark rubbed his arms. “If you see fit…”

“Sure”

left, Mark clasped Shela’s hand excitedly.

I’ll

Shela’s ear, taking care to instruct her

I’m set! Dad, I’m

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