Chapter 84

Letitia swung the car door open. “Elgin, I know who’s good to me, and I’m sure you ain’t on that list!”

After stepping out, she deliberately slammed the door with a bang.

Like Elgin’s the only one with a temper? What about her?

And at least, she didn’t have to pick up trash or walk to work anymore.

She’s Letitia, top of her class, skilled as all get-out. If it hadn’t been for Elgin meddling, she’d have been killing it in her own field by

now!

So, Letitia stopped a cab and said, “Could you catch up to that Rolls Royce up ahead?”

“You got it. Hold on tight!”

Cabbies are the ultimate city slickers, masters of the roads. A few slick moves and sharp turns, and in less than ten minutes, the taxi was cruising alongside the Rolls Royce.

“How’s that for a ride, kiddo?” The driver was puffing his chest with pride. “Doesn’t matter how pricey the car is, it’s all about driving it like a pro!”

Letitia rolled down the window, looked at the Rolls Royce next to her, and gave the finger.

Inside, Elgin’s eyes narrowed. Just as he rolled down his window, the cab moved, zipping through traffic and vanishing from sight.

Elgin’s face turned dark. Well, well, Letitia’s really stepping up her game, daring to provoke him!

Back at the office, walking into the Jewelry Department, Letitia saw her co-workers buzzing around Vidonia, gossiping –

“Dang, that’s blingy.”

“It looked tacky on paper, but the real deal screams money, honey.”

‘I could cry a river, won’t make enough in a lifetime for that ring.

“Mrs. Ramirez is one lucky lady.”

“How’s that pretty? Looks like something a

Letitia chimed in, “Let me have a

in France. I just got some photos. But if all goes well, we’ll have the actual piece by

and kept her thoughts to herself.

this wedding ring,” Vidonia grumbled, raking her fingers through her hair. “It’s nearly taking the life out

of me!”

ring was meant for Shela, Vidonia gave

“Can’t wait to get out of

like a bitch couple! Vidonia

filter, she spoke her mind

mouth, “Shh, watch your words.

a pain, making you design the ring, me promote it, and Shela reap the rewards… Why

shrugged. “But there’s something I wanted to ask you

“Go ahead.”

and I’ve tried everything, but I

the silk-wrapped emerald bracelet

It’ll be hard to restore it,” Vidonia inspected it.

a glimmer of hope

at a nearby workstation, fuming

on a roll in the

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her, and word is Mr. Ramirez is on good

rank, she’s higher up

a designer, while her own title’s department

pondering, she walked

Letitia nodded politely. “What can I do for you?”

usually handled market and client relations, quite the capable

commanding tone, said. This afternoon I’ve got a meeting with a big client. Design’s not my forte, I won’t explain it well. So, you’re coming with me”

“Alright, Letitia agreed

And bring plenty of materials, this client’s

a reply, Odetta turned and

who witnessed this sympathized with Letitia, Ms. Odetta shouldn’t talk to you like that even Mr. Stewart doesn’t act so high and

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