Taming The CEO The Escaping Wife

Chapter 22

Letitia finally yanked the car door open and plopped herself down inside.

“Are you hurt?” asked Elgin.

She shook her head.

“Not bad. Elgin snorted with a hint of derision, “You know how to watch out for yourself.”

“It was a close one. As Letitia spoke, she instinctively reached to touch her lower abdomen.

But then, remembering Elgin was right beside her, her hand froze mid-air.

“Let’s put an end to this, he warned, “Don’t even think about starting trouble with Shela.”

“You think too highly of me. Do I look like I have the guts for that?”

Shela was the apple of his eye, the woman he had promised to marry. How could she ever compete? She was always on the losing end

“But, Letitia said, you always hate it when others mess with your stuff. And I, am one of your belongings.”

“Shela is different

“Because you love her, right?

Elgin didn’t answer. Love? Didn’t seem like it. It was more a matter of responsibility.

After all, Shela had saved him with her body, giving him feelings he never had before.

“I’ve already punished her, Elgin pressed his brow, “What more do you want?”

Letitia’s lips curled into a self-mocking smile, “What can I do? Do I even have the right to ask?”

She knew her place, how could she dare to wish for more?

Suddenly, her chin throbbed as Elgin’s fingers pinched her hard, “Stop being such a sucker in front of me. Even if Shela did something to you today, you’re gonna take it!”

He had already taken her side, sending Shela home to reflect. And she still wasn’t grateful? Throwing tantrums at him? Elgin felt even more irritable!

“Got it, Letitia responded softly.

Only then did he let go and closed his eyes to rest.

But Elgin couldn’t sleep a wink, his mind in turmoil, temples throbbing.

scented candle the

gradually soothed Elgin, and he

long later, when Elgin opened his eyes, he saw Samson standing across the desk, tossing

time I’ve seen you

coughed lowly, “Hand it

admire it a bit, share the good stuff!”

it

alright, here, Samson tossed it back, “Such a treasure over a scented candle, what gives,

Eiginis face darkened

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his hands, “you’re a married man now, can’t be accepting gifts from

Letitia’s

face took on an even deeper shade of annoyance.

drawer, “If you have business, speak. Otherwise,

I guessed right!” Samson burst out laughing, “Didn’t see it coming, Letitia’s got quite the crafty hand… Do you mind

do you need it for?

use it for It smells damn soothing, calming

“Do you want it that

“Yeah.”

he nodded, “Let’s have Letitia prepare one for each member

“Are

things should be shared with everyone.”

are you gonna

“I’m still thinking.”

time, just funnel some

“Sure. But I’ve got a reminder for you.”

Samson was all ears, expecting something critical, but…

warned, “She’s merely an employee I’m lending to you, get it?”

it much easier. Samson, having worked abroad, preferred a laid-back, results-oriented management style, not fussy

was done, it didn’t matter if you were in

as she’s your wife…” Samson replied, “But honestly, she’s got real

Jewelry Department, Samson sidled

“Mr. Stewart.”

me one of those things you made for

didn’t catch on,

Samson gestured, “His is a little ugly, just whip up a prettier one for me.”

But… hadn’t Elgin thrown it away?

I’ll make it

“Right, Gin said it’s good stuff, make one

Letitia, “What?”