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!"

is more than enough to cover her medical bills. Hell, it's enough to

you'd be mourning the loss of the

clear: if she died, he'd bring

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

business! A 2% transfer of shares, not a fraction less. 1% for Elysia's medical bills and the other 1% for her and her child's emotional distress. Technically, you should also give 2% to me and Elijah, but let's keep this between us for now. Consider the 2% for me and Elijah a fee for

turned even darker,

was actually

shares for

don't need

and your true identity from her.

"That's not your concern."

worried

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

clenched his jaw,

"

have three seconds to decide. Sign or

cursed, glaring venomously at Tarquin for a full three

like his

glanced over it, and tucked

said, "If she suspects anything when signing, it's on