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 cash

of the

with the staff and settled down with a coffee

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

back, Letitia stepped forward,

look, the

up, his gaze

took. The off-the-shoulder design showcased her collarbone and slender

she looks even better than the mannequins, the manager praised, “With such a Captivating face and stunning figure, che’ll be

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She hadn’t seen herself like this in ages, the

her, momentarily forgetting to

he knew she was a beauty in

softly,

snapped back to reality, looking back at

manager

another outfit! Elgin demanded, Something more subdued”

remarkably, glowing like a goddess? Elgin thought. Just thinking about how those men at the party would have their eyes glued to her, ogling non-stop, Elgin wished

gown. It was simple and understated, yet

handed her off to the driver. Take her to the venue.”

he went to

dolled up in a gorgeous dress, riding in her pumpkin carriage, knowing that at the

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

like a sore thumb, and nobody knew

“This ain’t no place

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high, “I’m here for the charity

invitation only!

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

you checking their invitation?

their passes, everybody in AquaCity knows them. And you? Who the

her high heels which she hadn’t worn in ages and not quite used

a couple of steps,

steadied her. Only then did Letitia regain her balance, turning with gratitude to see who it was,

she saw