Chapter 33

“Grandpa, she’s Dr. Sanders’ daughter, the sworn enemy of our Ramirez family!”

Hawley shot back, “You knew that, so why did you marry her? Now that you have, she gotta step up to the plate and fulfill her duties as a Ramirez family bride!”

“I plan to have kids, but there’s no way I’m letting Letitia be the one to carry them.”

“So what are you waiting for? I’m not getting any younger, and I just want to have a great-grandkid! Otherwise, by the time I kick the bucket, I won’t get to see any of ’em!”

Elgin replied indifferently, “Well, I could always bring them to your grave, give you a good look.”

“You damn brat! You’re gonna be the death of me!” Hawley banged his cane hard on the floor, fuming and glaring

before turning to leave.

“Ranen, see my grandpa out.”

“Yes, Mr. Ramirez.”

But Phedra just stood there, wringing her hands

“Haven’t you got legs?” Elgin raised an eyebrow, “Stop trying to snag a spot for your blockhead son at the Ramirez Group It’s not happening on my watch.”

“Hawley said we’d talk it out. Who knows, you might just say ‘yes’ down the road.”

Phedra knew all too well that Elgin was the big cheese in the Ramirez family these days, his word was law. She had to play the long game to get what she wanted; getting antsy wouldn’t help.

After all, she was Elgin’s stepmom, had married into the family and given them a son. Her position was rock solid.

She knew she could bide her time for all other matters, patiently plotting.

The one who triumphs last, enjoys the greatest victory.

“Elgin,” Phedra put on her best smile, “I saw in the news that you bought an emerald bracelet at a charity auction for a hefty sum…”

“Yes.”

“Why did you buy it?”

a hint of irritation, “Felt like it, so I bought

wear it.” Phedra noted, “Might as well

“You want it?”

it was her mother’s. But why were Shela and Phedra so eager to get their hands

“Yes! That emerald is top-notch. Maybe it could bring me luck, even

Go buy one at the mall.”

the quality just isn’t the same, I

glanced at her, “Not

it. Because with it, Letitia would sooner or later come to him, begging him to give it back.

desperate and pitiful… But she was incredibly stubborn, she

so great about you? You won’t be able to have kids anyway Ha, just

Chapter

Then it’ll be you, Elgin, begging me and

Phedra coming and quickly turned away. But Phedra spotted her anyway,

colleagues, Letitia called

sniped, “Acting all high and mighty as Mrs.

you don’t need anything. I’ve got work to

suddenly checked her wrist, “Don’t tell me Elgin gave the emerald bracelet

with you?” As she spoke, Phedra yanked up her sleeve, but Letitia’s

wrist was bare.

You don’t have it?”

what do you want with that emerald bracelet?” Letitia snapped out of it

mother’s, no

love it! It caught my eye!” Phedra retorted gruffly, “The emerald is so sparky, its previous owners took great care of it. Never mind, no point explaining to you.”

“I know where

“Where?”

gave it to an internet celebrity” Letitia said, “She’s been flaunting it

He gave it

well, Elgin’s always been generous with his side chicks.” Letitia feigned a sigh, “You know how it is, Phedra, men having their fun is normal, especially for

it to his

What can that

sense, “Who is she? What’s

“Shela Ward.”

got the details, grinning as

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