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?”

mirror, “Don’t even think about seducing me. I’ve already

boy everyone’s after? Get over

cold snort, his words laced with mockery, “Me, lure you?

“…”

neighborhood, stopping in front of the

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

too. If you hadn’t brought it up, I would’ve forgotten. Let’s get one thing straight: if you even think about playing me, I’ll make

of it in

to

car door, but Tarquin

If you dare hurt him, I will make you suffer.” His tone was even, but each word cut like a

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so intense it seemed like something

frightened, quickly looked

would I want to hurt him? Besides,

his gaze softened, “I’ll take your word for it now. If you do,

he opened the car door and

be really intimidating when he was upset. For a moment, she wondered if he was even human or

wanted to stay away, she couldn’t