Chapter 22


    Letitia finally yanked the car door open and plopped herself down inside.


    “Are you hurt?” asked Elgin.


    She shook her head.


    “Not bad. Elgin snorted with a hint of derision, “You know how to watch out for yourself.”


    “It was a close one. As Letitia spoke, she instinctively reached to touch her lower abdomen.


    But then, remembering Elgin was right beside her, her hand froze mid-air.


    “Let’s put an end to this, he warned, “Don’t even think about starting trouble with Sh.”


    “You think too highly of me. Do I look like I have the guts for that?”


    Sh was the apple of his eye, the woman he had promised to marry. How could she everpete?


    She was always on the losing end


    “But, Letitia said, you always hate it when others mess with your stuff. And I, am one of your


    belongings.”


    “Sh is different


    “Because you love her, right?


    Elgin didn’t answer. Love? Didn’t seem like it. It was more a matter of responsibility.


    After all, Sh had saved him with her body, giving him feelings he never had before.


    “I’ve already punished her, Elgin pressed his brow, “What more do you want?”


    Letitia’s lips curled into a self-mocking smile, “What can I do? Do I even have the right to ask?”


    She knew her ce, how could she dare to wish for more?


    Suddenly, her chin throbbed as Elgin’s fingers pinched her hard, “Stop being such a sucker in front of


    me. Even if Sh did something to you today, you’re gonna take it!”


    He had already taken her side, sending Sh home to reflect. And she still wasn’t grateful? Throwing


    tantrums at him? Elgin felt even more irritable!


    “Got it, Letitia responded softly.


    Only then did he let go and closed his eyes to rest.


    But Elgin couldn’t sleep a wink, his mind in turmoil, temples throbbing.


    Back in the office, he pulled open the bottom drawer and fetched a scented candle the one that Letitia


    had given him that he’d chucked into the trash.


    The faint scent of the scented candle gradually soothed Elgin, and he drifted off.


    Who knows how longter, when Elgin opened his eyes, he saw Samson standing across the desk,


    tossing the scented candle up and down.


    “This thing’s pretty cool, where’d you get it? Samson asked, “Don’t you have insomnia? First time I’ve


    seen you sleep soundly like this, nearly broke my heart to wake you.”


    Elgin coughed lowly, “Hand it over.”


    “Let me admire it a bit, share the good stuff!”


    wont say it again.”


    “Alright, alright, here, Samson tossed it back, “Such a treasure over a scented candle, what gives,


    some sweetheart give it to you?


    Eiginis face darkened


    “No way, Samson pped his hands, “you’re a married man now, can’t be epting gifts from other


    women! So, it’s


    Letitia’s


    Elgin’s face took on an even deeper shade of annoyance.


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    He shoved the scented candle back into the drawer, “If you have business, speak. Otherwise, get out!”


    “Looks like I guessed right!” Samson burst outughing, “Didn’t see iting, Letitia’s got quite the


    crafty hand… Do you mind if she gives me one too?”


    “What do you need it for?


    “Whatever you use it for It smells damn soothing, calming the nerves”


    Elgin’s lips suddenly twitched, “Do you want it that bad?”


    “Yeah.”


    “Fine,” he nodded, “Let’s have Letitia prepare one for each member of thepany.”


    Samson was shocked “Are you serious?”


    “Good things should be shared with everyone.”


    Samson shrugged, “Let’s talk business then. What are you gonna call the Jewelry Department?”


    “I’m still thinking.”


    “Take your time, just funnel some budget my way.”


    Elgin agreed, “Sure. But I’ve got a reminder for you.”


    “Shoot Samson was all ears, expecting something critical, but…


    “Don’t help Letitia too much, Elgin warned, “She’s merely an employee I’m lending to you, get it?”


    Letitia, now under Samson’s wing, had it much easier. Samson, having worked abroad, preferred a


    laid-back, results-oriented management style, not fussy about attendance.


    As long as the work was done, it didn’t matter if you were in the office or not.


    “I’m just looking out for her, seeing as she’s your wife…” Samson replied, “But honestly, she’s got real


    skills.”


    Back at the Jewelry Department, Samson sidled up to Letitia’s desk


    “Mr. Stewart.”


    “Make me one of those things you made for Gin.”


    Letitia didn’t catch on, “What thing?”


    “The pouch, Samson gestured, “His is a little ugly, just whip up a prettier one for me.”


    Only then did she get it. But… hadn’t Elgin thrown it away? He picked it up again?!


    “O-Okay,” Letitia nodded, “Mr. Stewart, I’ll make it after work.”


    Samson nodded, “Right, Gin said it’s good stuff, make one for everyone at thepany.


    Letitia, “What?”


    “Well, everyone’s stressed, having a hard time sleeping.” Samson said. “Thepany will cover it, I’ll


    get some people to help you out.”


    And so


    That afternoon, Letitia and a dozen colleagues sat amidst a pile of herbs, sorting, tying, and crafting


    pouches.


    ishing thest one at 8 PM, Letitia stretched her sore neck and clocked out.


    On her way back to Ivory Towers, she picked up a water bottle off the ground.


    Payday was still days away, and she figured Samson wouldn’t stiff her, but that was a month away. For


    now, she needed


    to make some cash.


    Letitia remembered the nurse mentioning the baby was unstable and needed further checks and


    treatment. She needed to stock up on prenatal nutrients too.


    Money was needed everywhere.


    The long journey became less monotonous thanks to Letitia’s focus on gathering discarded items along


    the way, so focused that she didn’t even notice the vehicle tailing her from behind. With the car window


    half-down, Elgin watched the petite figure with a heavy gaze


    She was… picking up trash! And she was doing it with such practiced ease, it was clear she had done


    this many times before!


    “Mr. Ramirez, Ranen whispered, “Should I go call Mrs. Ramirez?”


    “No need!”


    She really was full of surprises. Working by day, scavenging by night!


    If it wasn’t for his meeting dragging on till now, he wouldn’t have even noticed!


    As Letitia neared Ivory Towers, she checked out tonight’s haul – pretty slim pickings.


    She was wondering whether to hit the streets again to scrounge up some more when suddenly a hand


    reached out and snatched them away, “Letitia!


    She jumped, then saw it was Elgin and got another shock.


    “Are you really that lowly and pathetic? Elgin bellowed.


    “I’m earning my keep with honest work! Letitia shot back. “Give them back!”


    She tried to grab them back, but Elgin just chucked them away.


    A symphony of ttering sounds followed as the water bottles and other items scattered all over the


    ground, just like Letitia’s dignity


    “Elgin, what the hell are you doing! Do you have any idea how long it took me to collect these? What


    gives you the right to throw them away!”