Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem

Chapter 94

After a hearty breakfast of pancakes and bacon, Blossom suggested that they take the three kids out for a stroll downtown and catch a movie. The party of five set out the door, spirits high and laughter in the air.

Elysia

sia didn’t give the incident with Gage a second thought, but the ripples it caused were far from insignificant.

Gage was nothing more than a contemptible little twerp, disliked by many, but he was a Slater, and that meant he represented the entire Slater clan. And the Slaters had the powerful Tarquin backing them. So, by extension, hitting Gage was like slapping Tarquin across the face.

In current times, it seemed unthinkable that someone would dare to cross Tarquin, and so, the internet exploded with gossip.

Everyone was wondering who would be foolish enough to offend Tarquin. But those close to Tarquin knew well his true feelings toward Gage.

Nola Slater was a lifesaver to Elijah; Tarquin was grateful to her, which extended to some level of care toward the Slater family, but that was strictly business.

As for Gage… to speak frankly, Tarquin never really considered him worth his attention. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have let Gage make a fool of himself running naked through the streets that one time.

Keaton’s call came through, “Was it you?”

Tarquin stood before the floor–to–ceiling windows of his executive office, a cigarette pinched between his fingers as he surveyed the skyline of Jindale City. “Why don’t you. ask your sister?”

between Gage and Elysia. Seeing the news about Gage’s mishap, he had a hunch it might be related to

for something, it was a possibility that

you. She

that idle.”

have wanted Gage dead but held back out of respect for you. Now him suddenly

Is he even worth the effort?”

09:49

to cross you,

flicked off some ash. “If you’re so bored, go take a nap. Stop prying

Don’t feel like sleeping or hanging with my girl. How about I keep you company? Feels like ages since

“Beat it!”

without another

hit on Gage was by a pro, contracted through the dark web. The client

web, tracing

all, Gage had made enough

Elysia up

Elysia, held back a smirk. Otherwise, he might suspect his boss had fallen