Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem

Chapter 549

Tarquin's voice was icy, "This is between her and me; you've got no part in this. Just sign the paperwork and throw in an extra million, and we can call it a day. If you don't agree, I'll find another way to get her medical bills paid."

The threat in his tone was palpable, casting a shadow over Gideon's face.

Tarquin's "other ways" of getting the money were sure to be far more brutal and terrifying than the current proposal!

Yet, giving away 2% of his shares felt like slicing flesh from his own body!

Gideon fell silent for a moment before tentatively offering, "She got hurt by my people, and I owe her for her medical bills. Would ten million do?"

"No deal!"

Gideon's expression darkened, "Do you really have to push me this far, Tarquin?"

Tarquin glared back, "You knew what you were getting into. Why act surprised now?"

This was all Gideon's own doing!

After a tense stare-off, Gideon exhaled as if making a monumental decision, "I can give her 1% of the shares, at most!"

"That won't do!"

grew rapid, clearly struggling to keep his temper in check, "1% of the Bradford Group's shares is more than

grateful she's still alive. Otherwise, you'd be mourning the loss of the entire Bradford

died, he'd bring

been in love with Elijah's mother. You couldn't possibly have fallen for Elysia.

and her child's emotional distress. Technically, you should also give 2% to me and Elijah, but

turned even

was actually

"If you secure shares for Elysia, she'd be thrilled. Why

don't need

and your true identity from her. What

"That's not your concern."

you're not worried I'll

a cold look, "If you do, I'll just come clean to her. It's no big deal. But don't expect

his

"

added, "You have three seconds to

for a full three

his

took the signed document, glanced over it, and tucked it away with

"If she suspects anything when signing,