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 here?

replied, “No. Can you just give

stepped out of the car, stone-faced, “Dream on!”

with the staff and settled down with a coffee in the

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

slowly drew back, Letitia stepped

a look, the manager said, “She’s stunning…

up, his gaze filled

light with every step Letitia took. The off-the-shoulder design

the manager praised, “With such a Captivating face and

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

momentarily forgetting

Letitia, he knew she was a beauty in the making. Now, she had fully blossomed.

asked softly,

looking

manager

Elgin demanded, Something more

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

driver. Take her to the venue.”

went to pick up

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

a high-profile event, attended by big shots from all walks of life, the who’s who of society.

stuck out like a sore thumb, and nobody

the venue, the doorman stopped her, saying, “This ain’t no place where anyone in a dress can just waltz in. Go hang around somewhere else!”

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her head held high, “I’m here for the charity auction.”

is by invitation only! Got

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

you checking their invitation?

you? Who the heck are you?

ages and not quite

couple of steps, nearly fell.

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

her smile froze when she