Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem

Chapter 126

“Hmm.” Tarquin replied.

“A man’s word is his bond. If you back out now, you’re nothing but a lowlife.”

Tarquin pursed his lips and ignored the comment.

Elysia, not convinced, pressed him again, “By saying ten grand in cash, you mean you’ll hand it to me directly with no strings attached?”

“Hmm.”

“Ha!” Elysia laughed out loud, unable to contain her delight.

Tarquin gave her a look of distaste. Her mood was sour as a lemon until money came into the picture. And when she heard that, she perked up like it was Christmas morning.

Typical money–grubber.

Realizing she might have shown too much enthusiasm, Elysia cleared her throat with a subtle cough, softening her gaze towards Tarquin.

But Tarquin’s brow furrowed in response, “I sought you out for Elijah’s sake, not to cozy up to me. I can’t stand women who lack self–awareness.”

Elysia, taken aback, asked, “What do you mean?”

glanced at her through the rear–view mirror, “Don’t even think about seducing

you’re the golden boy everyone’s after? Get over yourself! Don’t forget

words laced with mockery, “Me, lure

“…”

neighborhood, stopping in front of

engine and, seeing that she was still fuming, reminded her. “That

it up, I would’ve forgotten. Let’s get one thing straight: if you even think about playing me, I’ll make

I wouldn’t dream of it in

stick to it!”

but Tarquin suddenly locked it and turned to

Elijah to you because I want you to be there for him. If you dare hurt him, I will make you suffer.” His tone was even, but each

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ghoul. It was so intense

quickly looked

she said, “I have no quarrel with him so why would I want to hurt him? Besides, you approached me. If

softened, “I’ll take your word for it now. If you do, well, there will be something in it

that, he opened the car door

be really intimidating when he was upset. For a moment, she wondered if he was even human or some kind of ghoul! It was probably best

to stay away, she