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 newspapers,

Elgin asked, “Don’t

Mark beside her cut in, “Mr. Ramirez, my daughter’s just overwhelmed. She never imagined you’d come looking for her!”

at his sleeve.

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

of the situation! Moreover, he hadn’t sent his

guy get his way, but when she returned the next day, she bore the marks of a man.

quick on the uptake, catching her father’s eye signals, and played

said I’d

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

she wouldn’t have to

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

she squeezed out a couple of tears,

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

act was pitch-perfect.

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

what Shela had been waiting for. She nodded eagerly.

Elgin frowned subconsciously.

scared, and left without a word at

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

aside and grunted in agreement

found her, he’d keep his promise.

marry Shela, and it would just take

go Elgin turned to

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

“Sure”

clasped Shela’s hand excitedly. “Our big

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

Shela’s ear, taking

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

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