Chapter 92

He responded nonchalantly, his gaze drifting irritably out the window, where not a soul could be seen under the streetlight, but all the lights were on in the servant quarters.

Those quarters were tucked away in a house behind the Ivory Towers, overshadowed by grand European-style villas and easily overlooked.

“Mrs. Ramirez, this is one of the better rooms,” the butler said “Are you satisfied with it?”

“It’s pretty good, thanks for that, Butler.”

How could this be good… It’s just a tiny space… Ugh.”

Letitia couldn’t help but chuckle, “I really think it’s quite nice.”

She had been dreaming of getting away from Elgin and having the bed to herself.

Sharing a room with him meant even breathing had to be on tiptoes.

Now, how liberating it was. She could peacefully work on her drawings until midnight, sleep till dawn, and toss and turn without any

restraint

“You’re too easy to please. the butler remarked. “Ms. Ward is just…

“She’s Elgin’s woman. Better not cross swords with her on my account, or she’ll come after you.”

After the butler left, Letitia was so elated she felt like doing a happy dance.

Having Shela move into Ivory Towers was annoying as heck, but if it meant trading that for the freedom to sleep on her own, it was worth it

After all the title of Mrs. Ramirez was never really hers, and the divorce was around the corner. Once it was done, she’d be free from any emotional entanglement with Elgin.

Suddenly her heart twinged with a slow, dull pain.

Letitia clutched at her chest and turned to freshen up.

That night was the most restful sleep Letitia had had since arriving at Ivory Towers!

She had a dreamless night, waking up at dawn!

She stretched mightily. Time to rise and shine!”

But as soon as she stepped out the door, she bumped into Shela, who stood there, arms folded, with a coy smile. “Looks like you had a good night’s sleep.”

very good one.

the deluxe master bedroom, so you settle for pigsty living

the master bedroom of Ivory Towers,

least it’s better than your

didn’t touch you last night?” Letitia inquired, “Or maybe… you didn’t sleep together at

Shela was hopping mad, ‘We… we slept in

What, for the baby?”

“Yes!”

into you, he’s not into you No excuses, no self-deception, Letitia

leaving the implication

she was

use to bewitch men

with a sly crook of her finger, “Come here, I’ll teach you a trick that’s

heart raced at the prospect. Could there really be a way? She’d better learn

you’ll really

course, come

leaned in, ready to learn a

Chapter 92

all she got was

played her!

Shela nearly jumped with rage “You dare trick

do whatever it takes,” Letitia said with a shrug. “Looks like Elgin’s not as

lost control with her several times.

to think he could keep it together in front of the woman he supposedly loved,

of self-control. Those who are

to walk away when Shela wouldn’t let it go, “Don’t you spout nonsense

congrats to you”

with

to grab her, Letitia dodged. Tve got work, not all of

Elgin standing

immediately tattled, “Mr Ramirez,

about making stuff up.

be

If Elgin wanted

bother with her, Elgin, who had experienced Letitia’s sharp tongue himself, advised, “I’ve booked you the most prestigious and authoritative

Shela’s face turned as white as a sheet. She quickly masked her panic, stammering, “Ah. I’ve just had a check-up, just got out of the hospital, everything’s fine. no need for

it’s with the top doctor, it’ll be

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