Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem

Chapter 222

Elliot had pulled a fast one on him, declaring he’d already retrieved the items during the day.

Without waiting for Gideon’s response, he sent another message.

[The person you’re looking into? I’ve got a lead. I’ll hand over what I’ve found about him in a couple of days.]

[Much appreciated.]

Gideon’s confidant responded politely before turning to Gideon, “Sir, it seems we were mistaken. This Mr. E isn’t the assailant from last night. He had already taken what was needed during daylight.”

Gideon frowned, puzzled. “But the spot where Allegra was found is exactly where we stored the items. It’s too coincidental.”

Mr. E chose that spot for its seclusion, and naturally, the attacker would seek a similar

this matter aside for now. We’ve got a lead on Mr. E. Make sure our assets are in order, ready to collaborate with him

the woods for the ceremony. Given Elijah’s condition last year… it nearly ended in disaster. Should we

crucial family tradition is out of the question. Let him face ridicule or disdain; I don’t care. As long as he’s breathing, that’s all that matters. It’s also a perfect chance to knock Tarquin down a peg. What does his competence matter

days, Jindale City was besieged by relentless rain, as if the heavens themselves

The combination of fear, stress, and being caught in the rain had left

Tarquin’s life had reverted to its previous routine. It was a simple existence, oscillating between caring for Elijah

Elijah’s refusal to eat properly, even shunning the meals he prepared, only worsened his temper.

affected everyone around

by nature, channeling his anger into his work rather than away from it. Normally, the office would empty at half–past five, following Tarquin’s departure. Lately, his extended hours kept everyone on edge,

his command, paperwork flew and projects progressed at breakneck speed. His team struggled to keep up, barely