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?”

think about seducing

you’re the golden boy everyone’s after? Get over yourself! Don’t forget that it was you who came to me, not the other way

let out a cold snort, his words laced with mockery,

“…”

pulled into a rundown neighborhood, stopping in front of the last building in the row.

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

it up, I would’ve forgotten. Let’s get one thing straight: if

wouldn’t dream of

stick to it!”

with anger, Elysia reached for the car door, but Tarquin suddenly locked it and

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

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Chapter 129

and worse than a ghoul. It was so intense it

quickly

quarrel with him so why would I want to hurt him? Besides, you approached me. If you’re worried, just tell

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

the car door and got

shaken. That damn Tarquin could 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 keep her distance from such a person.

much as she wanted to stay