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!”

nanny?” Mr. Romanov

know this,” Valentin

his son, but having missed school for

across the table. He offered, “Let me try. What’s

said the

Evan suggested. “Let me see how I can

and Evan shared his knowledge about biological molecules. “Proteins repair and build your body’s tissues, allow metabolic reactions, and coordinate bodily functions. Which

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

not know you

incorporated biology into our daily life. She was stern with my diet and reminded me

“She

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 up having

revealed. “No wonder you are still so hung

back. He said inwardly, ‘Me? Hung–up on Shanty?‘ He had to admit that part of him wanted to see her, and he definitely did not

he repeated

he never missed her or longed for her. Evan rarely dated in his college years. When he went out with a girl, it was only for a simple dinner. He never asked for

determined to see Shantelle upon his return. He wanted to understand

Evan called his assistant back in Rose Hills. When James answered, he directed, “James, send a bouquet or roses

the florist to

James answered, “Oh, Sir. That’s good to hear. I thought Miss Shanty was lovely.

Romanov and his executives, but when he was done, he immediately called

shop said there was no Shantelle Scott at the address

don’t have to. You have a lot on your plate with me being gone. They probably went to the wrong house. Ask them to send it again. I’ll be preparing for

have the gown I ordered for

to the company that I’ll take a week’s leave 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 and the Eiffel

replied with enthusiasm, for he wholeheartedly supported

but Evan

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

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.

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 way of showing

a nap. Just