âElgin loves me, but he canât accept the kid. Now that Iâve miscared, he wants us to go back to being a
normal, loving coupleâ
Shela just shook her head like a bobblehead toy, âNo way, itâs not happening!â
âYou donât believe me? Go ask him yourself.â
âHow could Mr. Ramirez possibly fall for you!â Shela was on the verge of losing her voice, unable to
wrap her head around it, âYouâre the daughter of his enemy**
âLove is love, he admitted it himself,â Letitia edged closer, lowering her voice, âBut I donât love him. So
tell about who the guy was that night, and Iâll leave and youâll have the chanceâ
Shela wiped the grime off her face, falling into silence
Even knowing Letitia was the enemyâs daughter, and not even realizing she was the woman from that
night. Elgin still fell for Letitia. He must have deep feelings for Letitial
âSo, you confess or not? Letitia pressed. âYou think you can keep this secret for a lifetime?â
Shela glared at her, âI wonât tell you, not now not ever!â
The man in question was Elgin himself! How could Shela spill those beans!
Some secrets are meant to die with you, never to see the light of day!
âAlright, alright. Letitia nodded. âLooks like you havenât had enough to drink. Come on, Iâll take you
somewhere else.â
She grabbed Shela by the shoulders, hauling her to her feet
âLetitia! Let go, where the heck are you taking me!â
To the loo, the toilet
Shelas face went white as a ghost, âI wonât go! Help, somebody help me. What are you all standing
around for, youâre just gonna stand there and watch me dnnk toilet water. Help!â
No one stepped forward.
Shela had always been too high and mighty, ruining her relationships with others
Plus, during her time in Ivory Towers, sheâd been a real pain to the staff, always nitpicking and ready to
fly off the handle, which only made things worse.
So watching her now in this state, they were secretly enjoying the show! They were just itching for
Letitia to step in and give this
clueless mistress a taste of her own medicine!
The missus was usually too nice, but she really shouldâve put her foot down like this more often!
At the edge of the toilet bowl.
âIâll give you one last chance, Shela. If you keep mum⦠Letitia wamed
âJust wait, Letitia, just you wait! Youâll pay for this, and Iâll make sure itâs double the trouble! Shela shot
back
âElgin doesnât even want to see you, you think youâve still got a chance to turn things around? Letitia
sneered
âOf course, I do!â
Letitia shrugged, âYouâve got guts, Iâll give you that. Ten seconds on the clock, starting nowâ
Dead silence. Shela clenched her teeth, staring at the toilet water, and began dry heaving
âFive, four, three, two, oneâ¦â
Timeâs up, and without a momentâs hesitation, Letitia shoved Shelaâs head into the toilet
âNo, stop! Helpâ¦
Letitia was quick, precise, and ruthless. This time, she didnât pull Shelaâs head back up but kept it
submerged.
âIf youâre ready to talk, nod,â Letitia commanded, âIf not, enjoy your time in the toilet
Shelaâs hands flailed in the air, kneeling before the toilet, unable to lift her head or open her mouth for
fear of swallowing the toilet
Until
Letitie, Elginâs voice cut through. âYou done causing a scene?â
turned to see the handsome man who had appeared at the bathroom door
At the sound of his voice, Shela struggled even harder.
Letitia could barely hold her down.
With the floor wet and slippery. Letitia staggered back a few steps, nearly losing her balance.
Elgin quickly stepped forward, stretching out his arm to wrap around her waist and pull her into his
embrace, âBe careful.â
Letitia fell into his arms, safe and sound.
Shela also managed to get up, soaked through, looking like a wild woman on the run.
âMr. Ramirezâ Finally, youâre here!â she cried, âThis woman has been bullying me, dunking me in water,
refusing to let go. Sheâs trying to kill me if you were any later, I would have drowned!â
Letitia replied, poker-faced, âWell, youâre not dead yet, are you?â
âYou⦠but you are after my life!â
âRight Not just yours, I want Elginâs too
Shela quickly looked at Elgin, crying out, âDid you hear that? How malicious she is!â
Elgin pursed his lips, looking Letitia up and down to make sure she was alright.
Well, of course, she was; his people were here, and he had given orders-she was meant to be in good
shape.
Still⦠the moment he heard the news, he rushed over. What if Shela had hurt her?
âWhy did you leave the house? I told you to reflect on your actions, Elgin said coldly, âCanât you go one
day without stirring up trouble?â
Shela froze, âMr. Ramirez, you⦠youâre blaming me?â
Letitia didnât expect Elgin to react like this. He had seen with his own eyes that she was the one
bullying Shela. A strange feeling spread through her heart.
So this is what it feels like to be favored, to be unconditionally indulged and protectedâ¦
It was the first time Letitia had experienced this But it seemed⦠it was too late.
Why did you come to the hospital? Elgin frowned, âDo you take my words for nothing but wind?â
The disgust and contempt in his voice were unmistakable.
Shela played her victim card again, âMr. Ramirez, I know youâre upset about the fake pregnancy thing. I
realize my mistake now. Itâs okay if you donât forgive me, but to side with Letitia. Iâm heartbroken.â
âShe made me drink dirty water, toilet water, Iâve never been so humiliated in my life. I was hoping
youâd come, and yet you⦠youâre siding with her.â
âMr. Ramirez, regardless, we had feelings for each other. With that, she reached for Elginâs sleeve, but
Elgin dodged swiftly.
Now, when he looked at Shela, there was not a trace of affection left
As for that one night, he would take responsibility and compensate her.
âGo home,â Elgin said. This isnât the place for you.â
âI just wanted to..â
âYou guys talk,â Letitia suddenly interjected, âIâm tired, I need to rest a bit.â
She just snapped Elginâs hand away and took off without a backward glance.
Elgin watched her retreating figure, his eyes darkening
âLook at her, acting all high and mighty, snubbing you like that, Shela immediately griped âA woman like
that ainât worth your time⦠Mr. Ramirez, you should dump her and marry me!â
âDonât come and bother her again!â With those words, Elgin strode off to catch up with Letitia.
Shela watched their receding figures, her eyes brimming with jealousy and spite.
Back in the mental institution, she was the directorâs little princess, everyone kissed up to her. So, in
her mind⦠she was the only one who ever got to bully Letitial