Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem

Chapter 17

On the computer screen, bold letters suddenly appeared, screaming for attention,

“Consider this a warning. If you dare to mistreat the lady again, I’ll be back for you! Watch your back, Mr. Bradford.”

The staff at the Bradford Group had their eyes glued to the monitors. Then, as if forgetting that they were in a working place, the office erupted into a frenzy of speculation and gossip.

“Holy smokes, this isn’t just some glitch–it’s a deliberate hack! Who on earth could crack the Bradford Group’s firewall?”

“And they had the nerve to call out Mr. Bradford directly!”

“He said… he also said Mr. Bradford was bullying some young lady!”

Inside the CEO’s office, Tarquin’s icy gaze fixed on his own screen. His lips were a thin line, his complexion dark as a storm cloud.

Lowell felt the tension in the room like a ticking time bomb. Gathering his courage, Lowell attempted to defuse the situation, “Sir, please, calm down. This accusation about bullying a young lady got to be groundless! Everyone knows your character. You…”

re is that woman from yesterday?!” Tarquin’s voice was a cold blade.

Lowell, momentarily confused, realized he was referring to Elysia. He replied hastily, “We… we haven’t located her yet.”

roar was ground

bullets and trembling

that wears the crown‘ had never felt

never left the screen. He was determined to find Elysia because he was convinced that the young lady‘ mentioned was her.

bully people, especially not women. The only woman he ever truly cared for

not only crossed paths

hackers, some of the best in the business, rarely failed

the shadows. And the woman named Elysia was also nowhere to be

the feeling that these were connected, that someone was

19:50

Tarquin commanded with an icy tone, “Find her no matter what it takes!”

to be the bearer

and was currently at the gates of Royal Community, demanding a

where Tarquin’s grandfather had set up a home for his wife before he passed away. It was their marital residence.

“Are you

and tell such a lie

situation briefly before braving a return to the lion’s den–Tarquin’s

Mrs. Bradford has returned. She’s waiting at