Chapter 168

As soon as those words were uttered, the room fell silent.

Letitia snapped open her eyes, staring straight at Elgin on his knees before her.

Even kneeling, his back was straight as an arrow, his knees caked with dust.

The ground was littered with gravel and dirt… that must’ve hurt like hell.

Trade yourself for her?” Shela echoed, “Elgin, you’d die with me to save Letitia?”

“Yes.”

“You’re cool with dying?”

Elgin replied, “All I want is for Letitia to live well.”

So his death didn’t matter. Letitia living for him was all that mattered.

Shela, mad with jealousy, screamed, “You love her that much regardless of dying for her?!”

Tears blurred Letitia’s vision.

She shook her head fiercely, “Elgin, you don’t have to go to these lengths for me…”

“Letty,” he said, “I wish you a long and prosperous life.”

The most heartfelt declaration of love wasn’t “I love you” or “I’ll marry you,” but “I wish you a good life in this world.”

He wished Letitia a long and prosperous life, even if it meant his death.

Tears mixed with blood from a cut on her cheek, intensifying Letitia’s pain.

But that was nothing compared to the agony in her heart.

Why did Elgin have to be such a paradox… winning her love and hate at the same time?

“Is that a deal, Shela?” Elgin asked, “You let Letitia go, and I’ll be your hostage.”

With that, he started to rise and walk towards her.

“Hold up!” Shela snapped, “You’re a big dude, how am I supposed to keep you under control? You’d knock me out cold as soon as you got close!”

“So, you’re saying you’ll trade?”

into laughter, “Having you with me on the journey to the underworld beats Letitia’s company any

disgust flashed in Elgin’s eyes, but he masked it

either will do. Whichever one of you survives will spend a lifetime in agony and self-blame. My goal,

Elgin nodded, “Let’s get this

nerves relaxed a fraction.

was willing to trade,

Shela’s clutches… he didn’t care.

might die or escape.

way, Letitia would be safe.

hoarse voice, “Elgin, aren’t you afraid of

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ready to embrace; she yearned for life. Her parents were waiting for her, and the Sanders

their name…

and greater responsibilities, was the current head of the Ramirez family, the CEO of the Ramirez Group. If anything happened to

and

course I’m scared, he answered, “But losing you scares me

crying, asked, “And you think I’m not scared

felt a warmth in his heart.

are enough. His smile deepened, “I

of losing him too.

that was just great.

rescue was all

knew he owed her so

his life, it wouldn’t be too bad… And Letitia would remember him for the rest of her life, keeping

Elgin, I’ll trade you for Letitia, but first… you’ve got

himself?! Letitia widened her eyes

way, I can control you.

Elgin nodded, “Fine.”

please don’t…” Letitia screamed, “Elgin,

kneeling before her and now she’d have to

watch him fall into Shela’s hands,

him and me…

take

overwhelmed

die, the other ready to die for the other… Your love is

crying and begging, pleading with

moment, she’d rather die than see him

begging you, stop trying

could never love you, what you’re doing

hand is made for signing documents, it can’t be wasted…”

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