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.”

seclusion, and naturally, the attacker would seek a similar setting

contemplation, Gideon nodded. “Alright, let’s set 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 at a

is coming up next month. Traditionally, the entire Bradford family ventures into the woods for the ceremony. Given Elijah’s condition last year… it nearly ended in disaster. Should we still inform him about it this year?”

was stern, “He is the sole heir to the Bradford legacy. He’s our future. Skipping such a 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 if his son is naught

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

collapsing soon after Zane’s departure. The combination of fear, stress, and being caught in the rain

a simple existence, oscillating between caring for Elijah at home and burying himself in work

foul mood. Elijah’s refusal to

affected everyone

a workaholic by nature, channeling his anger into his work rather than away from it. Normally, the office would empty

at breakneck speed. His team struggled to keep up, barely managing