Taming The CEO The Escaping Wife

Chapter 26

“Got it. It’s just…” Letitia said, “I don’t have a dress for it.”

Elgin leaned back, eyes half-closed, eyeing her.

“Letitia, do you remember the first time we met?”

She hesitated, then nodded, “Yeah.”

More like seared into her soul, an unforgettable nightmare, because that marked the start of her living hell. Their first encounter was at AquaCity University, in the dean’s office.

Naive as she was, she walked in only to find Elgin in black. His presence was daunting – devilishly handsome with an air of menace.

“You’re Dr. Sanders daughter?”

“Yes.. yes

“Letitia Sanders?

“Yes

“Good” Elgin stood and approached, “Come with me.”

And that’s how he took control of her. So much so… she never got to say goodbye to Vidonia.

Elgin suddenly snorted, Tonight. I’ll take you shopping. Now, get out!”

He realized Letitia was still the same as when they first met, no big changes. She wasn’t crazy, not numb with despair, like a flower blooming among thorns, even more beautiful.

She shed her schoolgirl innocence for a woman’s allure, curves in all the right places.

Elgin closed his eyes, shaking the mess from his mind.

After work, Letitia sprinted to Elgin’s car, her face flushed with panic, terrified of being seen.

The car stopped at a high-end boutique.

This place catered to VIPS only, with personal designers for measurements, unique styles you wouldn’t find on anyone else

But… everything here was pricey.

So, Letitia hesitated, “Are you sure you want to shop here for me?”

‘Yeah.”

“But…

don’t like it

“No. Can you just give me the

stepped out of the car, stone-faced,

ditched her with the staff and settled down with a coffee in

took charge, spending an hour to dress Letitia up from head to toe!

drew back, Letitia

the manager said, “She’s stunning…

looked up, his gaze filled with

sparkling brilliantly, refracting dazzling light with every step Letitia took. The off-the-shoulder design showcased her collarbone and slender neck perfectly. Not to mention her waspish waist and those curves

her perfectly, she looks even better than the mannequins, the manager praised, “With such a Captivating face and stunning figure,

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ethereal, too gorgeous. She hadn’t seen herself like this in ages,

forgetting to look away.

time he saw Letitia, he knew she was a beauty in

softly, “What do

snapped back to reality, looking back

manager was baffled.

Elgin demanded, Something more subdued”

goddess? Elgin thought. Just thinking about how those men at the party would

It was simple and understated, yet it couldn’t hide her good looks.

driver.

went to pick up Shela.

like Cinderella, all dolled up in a gorgeous dress, riding in her pumpkin carriage, knowing that at the stroke of midnight, the magic

charity auction was a high-profile event, attended by big shots from all walks of life,

being alone, stuck out like a

saying, “This ain’t no place where

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high, “I’m here for

is by invitation only!

a bunch of people strolled in like they owned the place,

aren’t you checking their invitation? Letitia asked.

Who the heck are you? Scram!” With that, the doorman tried to shoo

which she hadn’t worn in ages and not quite

a couple of

Only then did Letitia regain her balance, turning with gratitude to

her smile froze when she saw