Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem

Chapter 507

Elysia eyed him skeptically, doubting his ability to get out.

Suddenly, Tarquin had an idea, "How about we make a bet if you don't believe me?"

"A bet? On what?"

"If I can't get out before New Year's, I'll give you all my properties."

At the mention of money, Elysia's eyes sparkled, "Really? How much are we talking?"

"A lot. But if I do make it out, you have to answer one question honestly, no lying."

"What question?"

"You'll find out. So, do we have a bet?"

Seeing Elysia hesitate, Tarquin teased, "Think about the money."

Elysia quickly agreed, "You're on!"

"Deal. No backing out."

backs out is a

help but laugh, leaving Elysia frowning, sensing some mischief in

was a bet she felt

had faced financial ruin before, he had recently come into money again. If she won, she'd definitely

her heart always swayed

when her phone rang. It was

frowned and declined the call, telling Tarquin, "Since you're so confident about getting out, and you seem fine here, I'll leave you to it. I'll

fleeting look of sadness crossed Tarquin's face, almost too quick to catch even by

"Who was that, Blossom?"

seeing a

immediately shifted, "Blossom is

only with large amounts of

slightly, Tarquin thought, "That means Blossom couldn't be the one hurting those stray

whether she was connected to the mysterious

call. For Elijah's sake, I

her leave, feeling a strange emotion stir within him, his eyes lingering

the station, Elysia hesitated

picked up immediately, his voice full of urgency, "Elysia, are

was busy.