Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem

Chapter 729

The Bradford clan gathered, their expressions stern and judgmental, resembling a council of old-school aristocrats confronting the unruly offspring of a distant relative. They were there to face Tarquin, a man whose power and influence were unmatched but who, in their eyes, still needed to adhere to the principles of fairness and tradition.

The Bradfords, with their long history and pride, were visibly agitated, their emotions fueled by the stakes involved.

"I've lived a good many years," one of the elder Bradfords exclaimed, "and never in my life have I heard of adding names to the family tree without a drop of blood relation! Not in a distinguished family like ours, not even among common folks. Are we now to muddy the Bradford lineage with outsiders?"

"Exactly," another chimed in, "If the family tree is open to anyone, should we then consider adopting a dozen unrelated children just to swell our ranks?"

to be part of the Bradfords' legacy? Over my dead body!" the words were spat out with

up, his voice cutting through the room like a knife, "If you

silent,

to the Bradford family tree today. Anyone who has a problem with that can either leave the family and strike

her words laced with contempt, "You're just like your father! Ignoring all the decent women

response was swift and physical; he grabbed a teacup and hurled it at Allegra's feet, shattering it and cutting her ankle with the shards. Allegra

military officer present slammed his handgun onto the table, his face stern, "You disrespected yourself first, expecting Tarquin to treat you with deference? 'Promiscuous'? With a single word, you've insulted the two women he holds dearest! You've insulted his mother and his partner, and you expect him to respectfully call