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?

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

Elgin asked, “Don’t

“Mr. Ramirez, my daughter’s just overwhelmed. She never

at his sleeve. “Dad,

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

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

but when she returned the next day, she bore the marks of a man. After putting two and two together, Mark realized

her father’s eye signals, and played along. “Yeah, it’s so shameful… so I left without a

said I’d marry

up. Staying by Elgin’s side was a dream

she could marry into the Ramirez family, she wouldn’t

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

she squeezed out a couple of

best news. I thought I had

act was pitch-perfect.

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

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

Elgin frowned subconsciously.

scared, and left without a word

Ramirez you’re my knight in shining armor!” Shela clung to his arm. “With you around, Dad and I won’t have to fear

put his thoughts aside and grunted in

that he had found her, he’d keep his

marry Shela, and it would

go Elgin turned to

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

“Sure”

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

I’ll blow it in front of Mr. Ramirez!”

Shela’s ear, taking care to instruct her thoroughly.

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

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