Chapter 12


    Even Raizel was better than Sh, for crying out loud!


    Was he blind or did someone put a hex on him?


    “Letitia, you owe me an apology!” Sh demanded, “And bark like a dog three times!


    Her response was adamant. “No way.


    She might have been able to humble herself and issue an apology, but acting like a dog was a


    humiliation she could not


    bearl


    Sh immediately slung to Elgin’s arm, whining. Look, she won’t do it.


    “Letitia, I’m giving you one more chance to answer


    She looked up, meeting Elgin’s oppressive gaze, Not Gonna, Happen!”


    His eyes darken instantly. Defying him? She’s really grown bold!


    “Don’t ask for trouble. Elgin leaned in, pinching her chin, “What’s easier, barking like a dog or taking


    threeshes?”


    “I’d rather take theshes.”


    He snorted coldly, “Fine! Bring the whip!”


    The butler presented it with both hands, sighing internally


    Letitia, though, managed a bitter smile, After all, I’m still your wife in name. Elgin, are you actually going


    to humiliate me for her?


    “She’s the woman I’ve gone to great lengths to find, the future Mrs. Ramirez for life. Get it? His tone


    was icy, “You’re not even fit to be mentioned in the same breath as her.”


    So, it turns out he was in love with Sh


    It was a rude awakening, but what choice did she have other than to ept the harsh truth? Letitia


    closed her eyes. stayed silent, and just waited for the whip toe down.


    No matter how painful, she would grit her teeth and take it.


    Watching her pale but defiant face, Elgin gripped the whip tightly, his hand’s veins bulging as he raises


    it high. But the anticipated pain nevernded


    Letitia opened her eyes to see Elgin walking away.


    “Whipping you would only dirty my hands, he dropped the whip. “Butler, do it for me!”


    “Yes, Mr. Ramirez.


    Sh was seething but seeing Elgin’s foul mood, she didn’t push it.


    She did have some sense, after all.


    “Mr. Ramirez, didn’t you say you’d marry me?” she asked with feigned hurt, “Why is Letitia your wife


    then?”


    “She’s just a puppet.”


    “Huh? What do you mean?”


    Elgin was initated, but when he remembered that Sh was the woman from that night, he calmed


    down, “Marrying Letitia was just temporary. I hadn’t found you yet, and I needed someone to fill the


    position of Mrs. Ramirez, so I chose


    her.


    Sh nodded, thinking, so that’s the deal. She had thought Eigin found out the truth.


    Then she asked, “You’ll still keep your promise to marry me, right?”


    “Yeah i sort everything out, then bring you into the family”


    “Can’t wait for the day!”


    Sh could rest easy now


    Meanwhile, Letitia eyed the thick whip, Sit just do it


    “Ma’am…


    “I know it’s hard for you too


    The butler nced toward the stairwell, making sure Elgin was far enough away, then with a heavy


    heart, he raised the whip and brought it down hard


    The sound echoed through Ivory Towers.


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    Elgin dined on breakfast, not a flicker in his gaze.


    Sh reveled in the sound, feeling utterly content


    She thought to herself, “Letitia, with me around, you’ll never turn the tables!”


    “Crack! Another sound


    The other servants shuddered, didn’t dare to look.


    But Letitia looked at the butler in astonishment, “You.


    Bothshes struck the ground, not her!


    Shh, ma’am, keep it down, don’t draw attention, the butler whispered, “You’re a good person, kind to us


    servants, I just


    couldn’t do it


    If Elgin finds out, we’re done for!”


    “I know So I’m afraid thestsh will be a real one, ma’am.”


    Letitia nodded, understanding. If she didn’t show any marks, it would be all too suspicious.


    She took thestsh solidly, her back searing with pain, skin splitting open.


    Letitia looked gratefully at the butler, the world might be cruel to her, but there was still these little


    touches of kindness warming her heart.


    “Mr. Ramirez, theshing is done, the butler reported from downstairs.


    He responded with an indifferent “Hmm.


    Letitia stood to one side, slightly hunched because of the pain, thinking it’s a good thing it was just one


    lash – shouldn’t stop her from scavenging for recybles.


    “Mr. Ramirez, there’s something… I’d like to ask for your help with,” Sh piped up suddenly, “May I?”


    “Speak.”


    “I heard the Ramirez Group is setting up a renowned talent agency, right?”


    Elgin nodded, “The Ramirez Group is venturing into show business.”


    “Could you maybe pull some strings for me?” Sh asked, “I’ve been to auditions, and they’re all so


    picky. With your help, it’d be a breeze!”


    “You want to break into acting?”


    Shelo nodded vigorously. “Yes, it’s my dream! Plus, with you backing me, no one would dare mess with


    me or give me a hard time!”


    Elgin agreed, “Alright. Consider itpensation.


    Maybe a hard working Sh could show him a different side, reigniting what he felt that night.


    Eigen nced at Letina, “You, keep ving away at thepany.”


    “Got it.”


    The gulf between people was just so vast.


    Here was Letitia, toiling away, picking up scraps for a few bucks.


    And there was Sh, easily snagging showbiz opportunities bing a star would be easy for her.


    Plus, Elgin’s support meant she’s set for life!


    Once Elgin left, Sh dropped the sweet act, revealing her true colors.


    “Don’t want to bark, huh? No problem,” she said, “Sooner orter I’ll make you kneel and bark for me.


    Letitia couldn’t even be bothered to nce her way, she had to walk to the Ramirez Group. If she was


    late, Elgin would have a fit.


    “You’re ignoring me? Heh, Letitia, stop right there!” Sh blocked her path, “I suggest you wise up and


    ask Mr. Ramirez for a divorce sooner rather thanter!”


    “As if I have a say in that.”


    “Pfft, you just want to snag Mrs. Ramirez’s spot so bad you can’t stand to leave.”


    Letitia chuckled, “If you’ve got the guts, get Elgin to divorce me right now. What’s the point ofing


    here to strong-arm me?


    “You.. fine, fine, Sh gritted her teeth, “you’ll be begging me before you know it!”


    The malice was spilling out of her eyes.


    Letitia didn’t have time to worry about what Sh might pull off. Crossing Sh was not the biggest


    problem, but getting on Elgin’s bad side was a kiss of death.


    Besides, Letitia figured Sh couldn’t really stir up much trouble.


    On her way to the Ramirez Group, Letitia was still scavenging for recybles.


    Today’s haul was meager, but she still made a cool twenty bucks.


    Just as she pocketed the cash, she spun around and caught sight of a familiar figure by the roadside.


    Seeing him was even more mortifying than bumping into Elgin.


    Letitia took off running.


    “Letitia, I’ve been following you for a while now.” The man behind her said.