SWNOVELS Chapter 109
Chapter 109
Wow, you’ve got some nerve!” Odetta exclaimed, “Have you lost your mind, with that huge amount of money? Are you trying to get yourself behind bars?”
After the initial panic, Letitia actually calmed down. She replied, “Just because the wedding ring is in my bag, you think it’s stolen? You can’t just go around throwing accusations like that.”
“And what gives you the right to be holding onto the wedding ring all by your lonesome? Who do you think you are?”
“I was going to give the ring to Samson…
*Don’t use Mr. Stewart as a shield, Odetta cut her off without listening to her explanation, “Come on, we’re going to see Mr. Ramirez! This is a big deal and it needs his judgment!”
Go see Elgin? No way that could happen!
Letitia turned to run, but Odetta grabbed her clothes and yanked her towards the elevator, “Move!”
She didn’t dare to struggle too much, worried about harming the baby inside her, and so she was no match for Odetta’s strength.
CEO’s office.
Elgin looked up to see the somewhat disheveled and embarrassed Letitia.
“What’s with all the fuss?” he said coolly.
Odetta immediately tattled, “Mr. Ramirez, Letitia’s been stealing! And she stole your wedding ring of all things!”
The wedding ring?”
“Yes I saw her sneaking out of the elevator, clutching her bag all suspicious-like. I confronted her, and as it turned out, the ring was indeed in her bag! Saying so, Odetta handed over the ring box, “Mr. Ramirez, please see for yourself!”
Elgin glanced at it briefly, it was indeed the ring he intended to give to Shela.
Why was it in Letitia’s bag? She didn’t even want to admit that she had designed the ring.
“Mr. Ramirez, this is serious business. Stealing something this valuable could land her behind bars! Odetta put on her righteous act, “We should call the cops, let them handle it!”
Elgin drummed his fingertips on the desk.
“Letitia,” he said, “anything you want to explain?”
“I didn’t steal the wedding ring, and I had no reason to
“Then why was it in your bag?”
Letitia couldn’t very well say she took it to bug it!
“I was going to give it to Mr. Stewart Letitia answered, “If you don’t believe me, Mr. Ramirez, you can call Mr. Stewart over right now and confront him.”
Samson arrived quickly. Even though he didn’t understand what Letitia was up to, he still took her side after hearing what happened.
“Yes, that’s right.” Samson nodded, “The ring was given to Letitia by me.”
Elgin asked, “What for?”
“Uh, she… she thought the craftsmanship of this ring was exquisite, a rare find.” Samson could lie with a straight face, “She wanted to see if there was any way to apply this top-notch craftsmanship to the production process of Ramirez Romantica”.”
He turned his head to Letitia, “Right?”
“Yes!” Letitia quickly chimed in, “That’s exactly what Mr. Stewart said”
Now, if she wasn’t quick on her feet, she’d be toast!
Odetta was flabbergasted, “Mr. Ramirez, Mr. Stewart, she…”
You need to focus on your job, Samson scolded, “Stop stirring up unnecessary trouble, disrupting the company!”
“I… I had no idea the ring was given to Letitia by you…”
“Out you go.”
Odetta thought she had caught Letitia red-handed, but instead, she ended up getting a scolding herself She left with a sour face.
She couldn’t say much, being a smali fry, but. Elgin wasn’t so easily fooled.
He tayed with the ring, “What’s this little play you two are putting on?
Chapter 109
‘Gin, were both just doing our jobs, for real.”
“Who gave you permission to give the ring to Letitia without my consent?”
Samson coughed. “You’re all family, so what’s yours is hers, right?
Elgin chuckled. “Samson, have you been a bit idle lately?”
“Eh, it’s manageable.”
There’s a project in Africa I think youd be quite suited for.”
“I just remembered, I have a meeting later. Samson started backing away, “Man, my memory these days *
He was out the door in a flash, leaving Letitia standing there all alone
“Mr. Pamirez’ she said politely, ‘now that the misunderstanding has been cleared up, I should get back to work”
“What did you call me?”
“Mr. Ramirez”
Elgin leaned back in his chair, I’ve never seen you so respectful toward me before, you usually call me by my name. Not many in all of AquaCity dared to call him by his name.
“I was wrong before, Letitia said, “Mr. Ramirez, I’ll just…”
“Stay” Elgin looked at her. The wedding ring was your design, so you should witness its rightful owner coming to claim it.”
So, she was going to be part of the audience.
Normally, Letitia would have walked out right then and there. But thinking about the bug hidden in the wedding ring looking forward to seeing Shela put it on.
“Sure.” Letitia agreed readily, ‘It would be an honor.
Elgin raised his eyebrows slightly, surprised
Letitia even offered thoughtfully, “Do you need me to call Shela for you?”
He hummed lowly. “No need.”
“Okay, Mr. Ramirez. Then I’ll just work over here, and I won’t bother you.”
Letitia sat on the couch in the visitor’s area, clutching her phone, without giving Elgin another glance.
She heard Elgin on the phone with Shela, “Come to the office, the wedding ring has arrived.”
Shela’s voice was brimming with excitement, “Okay, I’ll be right there!”
Letitia was excited too. The first step of her plan was about to succeed
Elgin set the ring aside casually, ready to dive back into work, but his gaze kept involuntarily drifting towards Letitia.
She sat there, posture straight and dignified, bathed in sunlight, serene and gentle.
He watched her quietly, unable to look away.
Letitia felt she was being watched, but there were only the two of them in the office. Could it be…
She looked up to see Elgin, laser-focused on his computer, his long fingers gripping the mouse.
Was she overthinking it?
“Mr. Ramirez!” Shela’s voice arrived before she did, “Where’s the ring? I’m so excited!”
Her face was all smiles, her voice so sweet it could give anyone a sugar rush
Letitia shivered off the goosebumps.
she was actually
Catching sight of the open jewelry box on the table, Shela’s eyes sparkled, “Wow, it’s huge, it’s flashy, it’s brilliant! If I wear this out, I’ll be the center of attention for sure! Mr. Ramirez, you’re the best!’
With that, she leaned in to plant a kiss on Elgin.
Elgin turned his head, dodging the kiss, and looked towards Letitia.
Following his gaze, Shefa turned.
Lentib? she blurted out clearly peeved, “What are you doing here?”
Leticia shrugged. “You think I want to be?
* asked her to stay. She designed the ring she’s got to see you wear it with her own eyes