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?”

hint of irritation, “Felt

can’t wear it.” Phedra noted, “Might

“You want it?”

since it was her

emerald is top-notch. Maybe it could

like it that much? Go buy one at the

isn’t the same, I really like

at her,

use to him, but he wanted to keep it. Because with it, Letitia would sooner or later come

groveling, desperate and pitiful… But she was incredibly stubborn, she had

so smug about? What’s so great about you? You won’t be able to

Chapter

it’ll be you, Elgin,

turned away. But Phedra spotted her anyway, “Eh… Letitia, why are you avoiding me? Are

colleagues, Letitia

Phedra sniped, “Acting all high

I’ve

me Elgin gave the emerald bracelet

Elgin bought at the charity auction, is it with you?” As she spoke, Phedra yanked up

wrist was bare.

You don’t have it?”

want with that emerald bracelet?”

was her mother’s, no

love it! It caught my eye!” Phedra retorted gruffly, “The emerald is so sparky, its previous

suddenly smiled, “I know where

“Where?”

internet celebrity” Letitia said, “She’s been

jumped, “What? He gave it to some

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

wouldn’t give it to his

you’re the elder, if you want the bracelet… just go take it back. What can that kind of woman do against you? That bracelet

is she? What’s her name, and where does

“Shela Ward.”

got the details, grinning

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