Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem

Chapter 413

Nola pouted and went silent.

"...So, tell me again about what happened with Tarquin tonight. I want all the details," Aileen insisted.

After a mumbled recount from Nola, Aileen frowned and said, "I told you it was a bad idea to go after him. And look what happened! Not only did he not forgive you, but he's also more annoyed with you now!"

"What... What do I do now?!"

"Don't panic. Remember, you're Elijah's lifesaver. He can't ignore you forever. Besides, he's still worked things out between the Bradford Group and the Slater family. Now, listen to me. Your next move is to get on Elysia's good side."

Nola was shocked, "Get on Elysia's good side? The same woman you just told me to ignore in favor of Tarquin?"

Aileen explained, "Getting close to Elysia is a move for Tarquin! Since she's taking care of Elijah, winning her over means you'll be closer to both of them. Plus, you'll be able to keep an eye on her every move."

"But Tarquin warned me to stay away from Elysia!"

said not to hurt her. He didn't say you

would want to be friends with

will see that. Nola, you're an actress,

blinked a few times,

three of her sons attend Sunshine Daycare. Make a donation to their school, win over those little rascals, and you'll naturally

time, Nola got it, her eyes twinkling with determination, "Mom, I know

goal and don't stray from the path. Think about it; once you've got Tarquin, dealing with Elysia will be a

visit

suddenly asked, "Nola, the person who tipped you off about Elijah years

do you ask,

a worried

"Concerned about what?"

you're seen as Elijah's savior is because of that tip-off.