Taming The CEO The Escaping Wife

Chapter 155

“Hawley, it’s because Letitia’s got a special status, you know. But the DNA tests showed the kid was Elgin’s. Too bad… Ah, it’s all gone now, no use crying over spilt milk.”

Only then did Letitia realize why Phedra had cooled her jets and stopped bouncing off the walls after getting

the results.

She had always thought that it was Vidonia who swiped the test tubes, screwing up the paternity test.

It turned out the test confirmed the kid was Elgin’s, which shut Phedra up for good!

“Alright, go check up on Malinda,” Hawley instructed, “I need a word with Letitia.”

Phedra nodded reluctantly and took off.

Clearly, Mr. Ramirez wanted to sideline her to dish some tea she wasn’t meant to hear.

Once Phedra was out of earshot, Hawley spoke up, “Letitia, I didn’t come here today to mess with your mom. On the contrary, I’m here to help you and her.”

“I’m not following you, Mr. Ramirez.”

“Let me cut to the chase,” Hawley said, eyeing her. “Elgin has his head over heels for you and insists on being with you regardless of anything. So… I need you to leave him.”

“I told you, I’m down for the divorce with nothing, but Elgin won’t let me go,”

“I know, and that’s why I’m offering to help, but you’ve got to play ball with me.”

Letitia stared unblinkingly at Hawley, “How can you help?”

“Dr. Sanders killed my son, and he’s an enemy of the Ramirez family, I won’t let that slide. But you and your mom are just caught in the crossfire,” Hawley began. “I’ll figure out a way to get you and your mom out of AquaCity for good, never to return, especially not popping up in front of Elgin!”

It was crunch time that Hawley was ready to make his move.

The rise and fall of the Ramirez family along with the interests of the Ramirez Group were now all in Elgin’s

hands.

Elgin couldn’t be shackled down by love, nor could he afford to show weakness over a woman!

And this woman, she’s the daughter of an enemy!

“For real?” Letitia was skeptical. “Mr. Ramirez, you’re going to let me and my mom walk?”

“Of course. I came here today to get the scoop on your mom and to plan out the details. You know how Elgin is… shrewd, not easy to fool!”

Even Hawley had to walk on eggshells around Elgin, careful not to make a move. Letitia figured if she tried to bolt on her own, it would be a tall order.

*Letitia, are you in? Or are you too attached to the glitz and glam Elgin’s given you?”

“I’m in,” Letitia replied. “But I hope you won’t be too hard on my dad in prison.”

*Deal”

Hawley agreed and headed off toward the sanatorium with his cane.

Letitia stood there, watching his retreating figure.

“Remember, we can’t rush this but need a solid plan,” Hawley’s voice floated back. Just lay low for now, wait for my signal, and don’t do anything rash!”

Letitia had thought about fleeing, but she knew it wouldn’t be easy.

Now, with Hawley’s help, her chances of success had just shot through the roof!

She was looking forward to… the day she could leave Elgin behind.

It was always a cursed relationship between Elgin and herself!

At the Ivory Towers in the evening.

With a sharp snap, Elgin flung a glass across the room and shouted, “Useless, can’t even find one person! Where could Letitia possibly run off on her own!”

“Mr. Ramirez, we… we’re searching the whole city.”

“Keep looking, check the cameras, and don’t miss a single intersection!” Elgin bellowed. “If you can’t find her, you can take your punishment!”

“Yes, yes…

Letitia had vanished.

The company said she walked out of Vidonia’s office and left without coming back.

She didn’t return to Ivory Towers either.

Her phone was still reachable, but it just kept ringing unanswered.

This made Elgin anxious.

With Preston Sanders and Malinda in play, he knew Letitia wouldn’t dare run. He feared the worst… that something dangerous had happened to her.

But then again, who in all of AquaCity would dare touch his woman!

Elgin paced back and forth, hands behind his back, with a storm brewing on his face.

Time ticked away.

He grabbed his phone again, dialing Letitia’s number.

Suddenly, the ringtone echoed from the doorway.

He looked up to see Letitia walking in.

“Where have you been!” Elgin glared at her. “Why didn’t you answer your phone!”

Letitia just quietly looked into his eyes.

Something about her… was off.

“Letitia, talk to me,” Elgin moved closer. “What happened to you?”

Her face was expressionless, her eyes, a void of despair.

Elgin raced his heart with his lips tight, “If you won’t talk, I’ll find out myself!”

He reached for her phone, and she didn’t resist.Belongs to (N)ôvel/Drama.Org.

Missed calls and unread messages… Letitia hadn’t checked her phone at all!

“Madam,” the butler interjected, “Mr. Ramirez thought something had happened to you, he’s had people looking everywhere and has been worried sick.”

“Get out!” Elgin, in a foul mood, chased everyone out of the living room.

Only the two of them were left.

Letitia blinked slowly, finally speaking. “Elgin, you can investigate, you have the connections and the means… So, why are you kept in the dark for the most important thing, unable to find even a trace?”

“What do you mean?” Elgin asked in confusion.

Letitia tried to continue, but her throat closed up, unable to make a sound. She just quietly gazed at Elgin.

That night, in the darkness, it was him and her. The face that had been a blur then was now crystal clear before her eyes.

Letitia remembered the man’s scent seemed familiar with Elgin’s.

But it had been so long since she’d seen him that she wasn’t sure and thought she was overthinking it. But now… the man that night really was him!

The guy she’s been waiting for sweeping her off her feet was Elgin, the father of her child!

“Letitia, what’s got you crying?” Elgin asked, “Who’s been messing with you?”

She was startled for a second, then lifted her hand to her face, only then realizing that she was already crying

a river.

“No one… No one’s been messing with me,” Letitia answered, “I just can’t keep my emotions in check.”

She despised Elgin.

She loathed him to the bone. It was Elgin who put her through the wringer more than anyone else.

Who would’ve thought? The guy from that night was Elgin, the guy supposed to marry her and the father of her

child.

How could such a contradictory dude waltz into her life?

Elgin furrowed his brows deeply.

He had no clue what was up with Letitia and why she was acting all weird, but comforting people wasn’t exactly his forte.

So, Elgin just grabbed a bunch of tissues in a huff and started cleaning her tears.

His fingertips grazed her cheeks, while Letitia turned her head to dodge them.