The CEO’s Ex-Wife Is A Famous Doctor

Chapter 21: Missing Shanty

“Evan, tomorrow, we can strike another deal,” Mr. Romanov suggested. “It’s good that you decided to visit. At least you can see how serious I am being a client in the many years to come.

Mr. Romanov had taken Evan for a tour, driving from one showroom to another. “I expect over a hundred shipments to happen next year, so we can agree on a fair price where we both will be happy.”

Evan laughed. He replied, “Yes, that we should do.”

They were talking while walking around Mr. Romanov’s enormous car showroom when a woman with dark brown hair approached them. She was tall, slender, and had an elegant face, with chocolate brown eyes.

“Ah, Alina,” Mr. Romanov called, “Come meet Mr. Thompson.”

“Mr. Thompson, since you have already divorced, it would be good to meet other women then, “Mr. Romanov said. “Alina is one of our primary models for the

“I’m not interested in seeing anyone, Mr. Romanov,” Evan quickly interrupted.

“Oh, come on.” Mr. Romanov pointed at the girl, saying, “Isn’t she gorgeous?”

Evan glanced at the girl and saw her smiling his way. He studied her clothes and disapproved of how revealing it was. He returned his attention to Mr. Romanov, saying, “I prefer a conservative one.”

It had been a few days since Evan was in Russia. The trip was primarily for business, but he also used the time to think things through, especially about Shantelle.

Now and then, Mr. Romanov would introduce him to a woman, whether an employee or an acquaintance, but he found himself comparing them to Shantelle.

“I don’t find her attractive at all.”

“I prefer on who can cook. My ex–wife used to prepare my meals.”

“I see, you are interested in fashion? My ex–wife is interested in biology.”

No matter how attractive or achieved the women seemed, Evan could not bring himself to like any of them. It was as if they could not compare to his ex–wife!

On another occasion, Mr. Romanov invited Evan to dinner with his family. He met his son, who, after dinner, required help with his homework.

Evan and Mr. Romanov were drinking coffee when the boy walked in. “Dad, Mom, doesn’t know this, and I was sick last week, so I missed the lesson. It’s biology!”

your nanny?” Mr. Romanov said.

know this,”

having missed school for a long time, all he could say was, “Try…

table. He offered, “Let me try. What’s your homework

said the

acids,” Evan suggested. “Let me see how I

and build your body’s tissues, allow metabolic reactions, and coordinate bodily functions.

Valentin took notes, Mr. Romanov nodded approvingly. After the boy was done, he smiled and thanked

know you were very

I mean, my ex–wife.” Evan paused. Then, he added, “She always incorporated biology into our daily life. She was stern with my diet and reminded me of how each body molecule works. Every day was a new lesson learned

“She

She would have pursued medicine if we did not marry early,” Evan added. Evan remembered when Shantelle would talk about photosynthesis as she directed where the plants around the garden should go. Back then, he felt it was unnecessary, but their villa wound

wonder you are still so hung up on your ex–wife. Too bad you are already

wanted to see her, and he definitely did

her,‘ he

he liked in the past. He felt sorry for Nicole, but other than that, he never missed her or longed for her. Evan rarely dated in

see Shantelle upon his return. He wanted to understand

Hills. When James answered,

florist

I thought Miss Shanty was lovely. I’ll do that

day, Evan had an entire day of meeting with Mister Romanov

other line, James said, “Sir, the flower shop said there was no Shantelle Scott at the address I

with me being gone. They probably went to the wrong house. Ask them to

and have the gown I ordered for Shanty

week’s leave upon my return. Book me and Shanty a package to

Sir. That’s well noted,” James replied with enthusiasm, for he wholeheartedly supported his boss‘ change of

day came, but

there was no Shantelle Scott at the house, Sir. Maybe I should deliver

Ask for a new bouquet by tomorrow. I’ll personally go to the Scotts and give Shantelle the flowers. Have it sent to the villa. It’s about time that I speak to Shantelle,” Evan instructed. “And the gown?” “Sarah Kate will deliver the gown today, Sir,” James confirmed. “And the

that Shantelle would reject the trip to Paris, but he did not care. He had to try. Buying the tickets and reserving the rooms was his

in the first–class cabin and took a nap. Just before shutting his