Chapter 175: Chapter 176

At the same time, she couldn’t forget Elgin’s brave figure when he saved her.

Elgin was adamant, saying, “I’m not gonna let you slip away.”

No one could stand in his way. Anything hindering their love would be tackled.

He wanted her and only her.

“Letty, you’ve got feelings for me too,” Elgin stressed, “When Shela was holding you hostage, you didn’t

want -me to kneel or to hurt myself… At that moment, you were all about me. Those feelings are real,

and I’ll never

forget it.”

It was also her objection and her consideration for him that encouraged Elgin to rescue her at all costs.

Letitia shook her head, “No… I just didn’t want to owe you!”

How on earth did you repay a life-saving debt?!

“Shela kidnapped you because of me,” Elgin sighed, “Truth be told, I owe you and I didn’t keep you

safe.”

Letitia was about to say something else when he suddenly dipped his head and pecked her lips swiftly.

She was stunned. Why did he just steal a kiss?

“I can’t gag you, so I had to kiss you,” Elgin said, “Letty, let’s drop it.”

“You..”

Elgin bent down again and kissed her once more.

Letitia glared at him, annoyed. What kind of sorcery was this?

But Elgin was smug as could be. Hmm, at least he had found a way to keep her quiet.

Just kiss her every time she talked.

“Did they stitch up the wound on your face? Will it scar?” Elgin’s eyes fell on her injury as he gently

caressed it.

“…Yeah.”

Elgin tensed up instantly, “What? Did the doctor say so himself?”

“Yes, the cut on my cheek is too deep, scarring is inevitable. The ones on my neck aren’t as bad.”

Elgin’s gaze shifted downwards.

On Letitia’s neck, there wasn’t just the cut from Shela, but also an older one she had inflicted on

herself.

Deep, shallow, old and new scars stood out starkly on her neck.

“From now on, I can’t let you get hurt, not even a scratch,” Elgin said earnestly, “Not a single one.”

Then, he reproached himself, “If only I had been quicker to stab my arm, then Shela wouldn’t have had

the chance to hurt you, and you wouldn’t have this scar…”

Letitia asked, “Does it bother you that I’ll have scars on my face?”

“Yeah,”

Hearing his answer, her eyelashes fluttered.

So he did mind… well, which guy wouldn’t care about a woman’s looks?

“A girl’s face is so precious, not supposed to have a blemish,” Elgin said, “I don’t want you to feel

insecure. about your scars.”

Letitia paused, so that was what he cared about…

She blurted out, “You don’t mind if I become ugly?”

“How could you ever be ugly,” Elgin replied. “In my eyes, you’ve always been the most beautiful.”

Letitia looked at him intently.

At that moment, she wanted to throw herself into his arms and cling to him tightly, to tell him how

scared she

was

Letitia was scared he wouldn’t wake up, his hand would be useless, and she’d never see him again…

But reason

told Letitia she couldn’t.

She couldn’t let go of the past hatred, pretend nothing ever happened, and live with Elgin.

She couldn’t accept Elgin’s love, because accompanying that love was hate that pierced her heart.

Letitia stood up, “You should rest. I’m leaving.”

Upon hearing this, Elgin immediately tried to reach out for her, but Letitia was faster, turning on her heel

and walking away. He couldn’t reach her.

“Letty,” Elgin called out, “come back.”

Letitia didn’t turn around.

“Letitia!”

Instead, she quickened her pace, leaving the hospital room.

Elgin lay on the hospital bed, swearing under his breath, “Damn it!”

He was too weak right now and couldn’t even get out of bed. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have let her leave!

Staring at his immobile left hand, Elgin’s face was riddled with irritation.

As soon as Letitia left, the butler came in, “Mr. Ramirez.”

“Tell Samson,” Elgin instructed, “to hunt down the most effective scar removal cream in the world for

now.”

“Yes.”

“And have Ranen drop by. It’s time to deal with the pile of company issues that have accumulated.”

The butler was surprised, “Mr. Ramirez, you’ve just come to…”

“Do as I say!”

In front of others, Elgin was always so cold and emotionless, not a trace of tenderness.

Only Letitia saw his private side.

“Oh,” Elgin suddenly remembered, “What about Shela?”

“She’s been returned to the psychiatric hospital, barely alive.”

He narrowed his eyes and asked, “She survived?”

That thrust of his knife had been straight into her heart, quick, precise, ruthless.

Elgin had been afraid of not using enough force, afraid that Shela would still have a chance to react

and hurt Letitia, so he went for the kill.

He had some moves and his physical fitness was way above average.

“Mr. Stewart said it’s too easy on her if she dies, so he had the doctors save her,” the butler replied.

Elgin nodded, “Right.”

Samson knew him well.

“Why are you here at the hospital? Isn’t there stuff to handle at Ivory Towers?” Elgin inquired, “Ranen

could take care of things here.”

The butler explained, “Ranen has been keeping the company stable and couldn’t get away, so they

sent me.”

The Ramirez Group was nearly in chaos, but thanks to Samson and Ranen working together, they

managed to steady the ship.

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Now that Elgin was awake, the situation had completely turned around.

Elgin grunted, pressing his forehead.

After a moment of thought, the butler cautiously reminded him, “Mr. Ramirez, some of the folks around

you might have ulterior motives. While you were out, it’s better to have someone you trust looking after

you.”

Elgin understood his meaning and said, “You’ve been a big help these past days.”

“No trouble at all, just doing my job,” the butler replied, “It was Mrs. Ramirez who reminded me to come

and watch over you at the hospital.”

“Her?”

“Yes, she’s got a long view.”

Elgin asked nonchalantly, “I’m injured and lots of people have been stirring in the shadows, right?

Who’s come by the hospital room these past days?”

“Hawley and Phedra.”

“All gone?”

The butler replied, “Yes, Mr. Ramirez.” He didn’t dare say more.

Hopefully… Mr. Ramirez would keep a closer eye on Phedra to avoid another tragedy like Marcel’s!

Elgin gave another instruction, “There’s something else you need to take care of.”

“What would you have me do, Mr. Ramirez?”

“Behind the scenes, arrange for a few people to look after Letitia.” Elgin emphasized, “Be slick about it

and don’t

let her catch wind of it.

Otherwise, she’d definitely blow a fuse with her temper, mistaking he’s breathing down her neck.

But truth be told… he genuinely wanted to keep her safe.