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?

had only seen Mr. Ramirez in the news and newspapers, never

puzzled expression, Elgin asked, “Don’t remember?”

hadn’t even spoken when Mark beside her cut in, “Mr. Ramirez,

tugged at his sleeve. “Dad,

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

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

she bore the marks of a man. After putting two and two together, Mark realized Letitia had been with Mr. Ramirez!

signals, and played along. “Yeah,

said I’d marry

Elgin’s side was a

her? That was like winning the lottery! If she could marry into the Ramirez family, she wouldn’t

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

she spoke she squeezed out a couple of tears,

Shela. 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

father-daughter act was pitch-perfect.

Elgin said, lips pursed, “that’s why I’m here to get

what Shela had been waiting for. She nodded eagerly. “Yes, yes! I’ve been

Elgin frowned subconsciously.

reaction was too different from that night. She was resistant, scared, and left without

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

put his thoughts aside

had found her, he’d keep his promise.

it

turned to

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

“Sure”

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

me everything, or I’ll

he knew into Shela’s ear, taking

I’m set! Dad, I’m off to chase Mr. Ramirez!”