Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem

Chapter 439

His phone suddenly rang after he finished speaking. Reaching into his pocket, he pulled it out and glanced at the screen. Whoever messaged him must've shared good news because a warm smile spread across his face, softening his entire demeanor. He typed a quick reply, still smiling, then pocketed his phone and stood up.

"I've gotta head out, folks. Today's chat is over. Trust me, we'll be like family soon. Just let me wrap up some things here, and I'll take you guys back to our place to find the treasure."

Seeing him about to leave, Evan quickly blocked his path. "You can't go!"

After all the effort to draw him out, Evan wasn't about to let him leave without uncovering his identity.

The man in black seemed to read his mind and asked with a calmness that belied the tension, "Evan, are you so eager to see my face, or is it more important to you that Emmett stays safe?"

Evan was taken aback.

The man continued, "I might not have the strength to fend you off right now, but don't mistake my calm for weakness. Sure, you could force me to reveal myself, but then I'd have to make sure Emmett pays the price."

Gritting his teeth, Evan retorted, "Then I'll just have to take you down now, so you can't ever hurt Emmett!"

you're not as sharp as your brother. Who said I need to be the one to harm Emmett? Trust me, if you lay a hand on me, Emmett will be in trouble

voice suddenly came through the

Evan's faces fell, and they demanded, "What have you done to

the kid will be too," the man assured them

Elliot and Evan frowning after him, neither daring to stop him again. They cared more about Emmett's safety

the door, he turned back, sighed softly, and said with a tone one might use to cheer up children, "Cheer up, lads. Here's a hint for you—I've been right under your noses all this time.

that, he left, door closing

around us all along? Is

seriously,

for a few seconds before he

check on

up, and I went to check

Elijah were speechless for a