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…

like it

just give me the cash instead?”

of the car,

and settled down with a coffee in the lounge

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

Letitia stepped forward,

a look, the manager

looked up, his gaze filled with

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

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

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hadn’t seen herself like this in ages, the last time being

forgetting to look away.

Letitia, he knew she was a beauty in the making.

this do?” Letitia asked softly, “What

back to reality, looking back at his

The manager was

outfit! Elgin demanded,

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

end, Letitia slipped into a pale pink gown. It was simple and understated, yet

her off to the driver. Take her to

to pick up Shela.

riding in her pumpkin carriage, knowing that at the stroke of midnight, the magic

event, attended by big shots from all

alone, stuck out like a sore thumb, and nobody knew her.

to enter the venue, the doorman stopped her, saying, “This ain’t no place where anyone in a dress can just waltz in.

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head held high, “I’m here for the charity

invitation only! Got yours?”

a bunch of people strolled in like

aren’t you checking their invitation? Letitia asked.

passes, everybody in AquaCity knows them. And you? Who the heck are you? Scram!” With

in her high heels which she hadn’t worn in ages and not quite used to them, with

a couple of steps, nearly

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

when she