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

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

her cut in, “Mr. Ramirez, my

at his sleeve. “Dad, what…”

with some stranger, and lost your virginity. You

no fool. He had pieced together the gist of the situation!

but when she returned the next day, she bore the marks of a man.

and played

said I’d marry

lit up. Staying by Elgin’s side was a dream come true.

winning the lottery! If she could marry into the Ramirez family, she wouldn’t have to be

tale, “After all, even my dad could send

out a

the pity party 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

act

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

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 a word at

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

his thoughts aside and grunted in agreement

her, he’d keep his promise.

marry Shela, and it would just

turned to

word with Shela, if you don’t mind, Mark rubbed his arms. “If you see

“Sure”

clasped Shela’s

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

whispered all he knew into Shela’s ear, taking care to

set! Dad, I’m off to chase Mr.

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