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. “I have

doesn’t know this,” Valentin

having missed school for a long time,

table. He offered, “Let me try.

molecules,” said the

carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids,” Evan

repair and build your body’s tissues, allow metabolic reactions, and coordinate bodily functions. Which is why getting protein into your

boy was done, he smiled and thanked Evan. Then, he left to put

know you were very keen on

She was stern with my diet and

“She

photosynthesis as she directed where the plants around the garden should go. Back then,

“No wonder you are still so hung up on your ex–wife. Too bad

Shanty?‘ He had to admit that part of him wanted to see her, and he definitely did not like how she cut all

he repeated in his

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

this realization, Evan was more determined to see Shantelle upon his return.

his assistant back in Rose Hills. When James answered, he directed, “James, send a bouquet or roses to Shanty at the

“Ask the florist to

good to hear. I thought Miss Shanty was lovely.

entire day of meeting with Mister Romanov and his executives, but when he was done, he immediately called his

said there was no

lot on your plate with me being gone. They probably went to the wrong house. Ask them to send it again. I’ll be

Sarah Kate boutique and have the gown I ordered for Shanty

upon my return. Book me and Shanty a package to Paris. I want the best hotel, first–class tickets, and excursions to the Louvre Museum

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

day came, but Evan

Scott at the house, Sir. Maybe I should deliver this myself,” James

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 tickets to Paris have already

print them when I get home.” Evan knew he was thinking ahead. There was always that possibility that Shantelle would reject the trip to Paris, but he

a nap. Just before shutting his eyes, he thought