Taming The CEO The Escaping Wife
Chapter 148

Chapter 148

In her heart. Neil was a super well-mannered and polished rich kid.

Words like gloomy and poverty just shouldn’t rear their ugly heads around him

Letitia let out a sigh, “Maybe in this lifetime, my kid’s dad will never replace me, and I’ll feel embarrassed tosee him, to give him an explanation

“Mr. Thompson, what I also wanted to say is that my thing with Elgin isn’t as shady as you might think.I’m not his mistress”

“Then you’re his what 7”

“His puppet, his plaything,” Letitia said. “I’m just under his thumb.

After hearing this, Neil was silent for quite a while.

“Sorry about that, Letitia said softly, “for dumping all this on you”

“No. Im glad you opened up to me about your past. Letitia, you’re shrouded in mystery, with all thesecomplex… human connections that I can’t quite figure out”

Neil’s gaze was always so pure, so gentle. He had a real soft spot for the girl in front of him.

Initially, it was a strange sense of familianty, like he was with an old friend he’d known for ages, thencame curiosity, surprise, and now, a heart full of sympathy for Letitia

She must have endured a lot. But she brushed it off lightly, neither wanting to bring it up in front of himnor play the sympathy card.

“You don’t need to get me, Letitia replied, “We’re worlds apart, you and I.”

Neil was just too bright, too much of a nobleman.

Neil chuckled, “You don’t have to keep drawing a line between us. I’m not after anything else; I justgenuinely treat you as a friend and want to help you out I was worried when I didn’t see you around, soI thought we could catch up over a cup of coffee after work.”

“Thanks.”

“And if you run into any trouble down the road, my offer still stands, I’ll do whatever I can to help youout.”

Letitia didn’t know what to say. Neil was a total stranger to her, they had no past connections, a freshface, yet he kept reaching out a helping hand

Could it be was this some kind of cosmic pity, sending her someone to give her some help?

“Okay, Letitia smiled, “Mr. Thompson, I’d rather not trouble you, hoping for smooth sailing from here onout.”

Neil smiled too, “Yes, I hope for that as well.”

Their light laughter brought them closer, chatting away like casual friends.

“Mr. Thompson, can I ask you something?”

“Shoot”

Letitia was genuinely curious, “I know you have a girlfriend. How did you guys meet? You must love hera lot.”

“Yes,” Neil nodded, “We were childhood sweethearts, grew up together, went to school together. Andwhen we became adults, we made

it official.”

“That’s nice.”

Someone like Nell deserved a well-matched partner, a lady of equal standing and looks, who knew himinside out

Letitia’s thoughts suddenly drifted to Walden. He and she had also been childhood sweethearts,innocent and carefree. But then… Elgin came along and shattered it all.

As the sun set. Neil and Letitia sat by the window, chatting and laughing, the atmosphere was superchill and harmonious.

The orange glow of the setting sun bathed them both.

Across the street, at the entrance of the Ramirez Group.

Elgin emerged, head down, one hand casually in his trouser pocket

“Mr. Ramirez, that Ranen started to say something but suddenly stopped, his gaze fixed across thestreet.

Elgin’s brows furrowed, glancing over. “Neil Thompson?”

Rapen was sweating bullets in an instant, “Yes. yeah, Mr. Ramirez”

He scoffed and strode off

Letitia, caught up in the pleasant conversation, suddenly found herself in a shadow. Turning her head,she met Elgin’s eyes. Clearly, he

was licked off.

“Mr. Ramirez, Neil stood up. “Ms Sanders and I were just talking, no misunderstandings

“What’s there to misunderstand?” Elgin arched a brow his lips curling slightly. “She wouldn’t dare crossme, not in a million years.”

“Actually.. Ms Sanders is a really great girl”

Eigin leaned over, pulling Letitia to his side and circling her waist responding nonchalantly. “Of courseshe’s great, why else would I be with her?”

His actions and tone were dripping with possessiveness!

He was seething with jealousy, about to lose his mind, yet still trying to play it cool!

As they crossed the street, Elgin’s eyes never left Letitia

She was laughing, a genuine, sweet, tender laugh She’d never smiled at him like that!

Now, in front of Neil, she could smile so sweetly! How could Elgin’s heart be at ease!

Then treasure her well,” Neil nodded. “Best wishes to you both

Although it was a sincere blessing to Elgin’s ears, it sounded like a taunt. As if Neil could whisk Letitiaaway from him if he so pleased!

Right then, Letitia added. “Mr. Thompson, no need for blessings, Mr. Ramirez and I aren’t a match

“We’ll take the blessings. Elgin cut her off, “We’re leaving

Clinging to his anger, he nearly dragged Letitia out of the café.

By the curb, the driver had already parked and was waiting

As soon as they appeared, he promptly opened the car door.

Letitia was almost hoisted into the car by Elgin, “Can’t you be a little gentler, Elgin?

“Yes, of course, I’m not as gentle as Neil, he slammed the car door!

“What’s that supposed to mean, Elgin? You’re being totally unreasonable!”

Eligin’s gaze was dark as he looked at her, “Letitia, who gave you permission to smile so sweetly atother men? Who allowed it!

Her imitated response came, ‘Because hes gentle, you said it yourself just now!”

The car’s atmosphere took a sharp turn.

Saying another man is gentle in front of a man… That’s taboo! An absolute no-go!

Yet Letitia had said it, and Eligin’s face twisted in displeasure

He lifted his hand, pressing the button to lower the partition.

The partition slowly dropped, turning the back seat into a secluded space.

Then, the doors locked

“What… what are you trying to do? Letitia realized something was off, “Elgin, we’re in a car!”

“I’m well aware of where we are

She fumbled to hit the switch, trying to raise the partition, but no matter how much she pressed, it justwouldn’t budge

The car cruised smoothly. She couldn’t even hear anything from the driver’s compartment

It was soundproofed.

Letitia’s back was pressed against the car door, a sense of foreboding flooded over her.

At this moment, Elgin exuded a dangerous vibe! He loosened his tie and shrugged off his blazer, takinghis sweet time as he spoke up. “Come here.”

Letitia swallowed hard, didn’t budge.

He lost his patience, reached out and scooped her up, plopping her down on his lap, “Letitia, you’re notplaying nice.”

Sitting on his lap, Letitia was more on edge than if she were sitting on a bed of nails