Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem

Chapter 767

A few bulky thugs were eyeing Elysia and Tarquin with a menacing look. It was clear Blake wasn't lying; they were here to collect a debt! Pay up or hand over someone as collateral!

Blake used to be just an average Joe, playing cards, sipping beers at the local pub. But after hitting it big with a lottery windfall, he transformed overnight into a wealthy man, and his vices only grew worse!

Gambling became an addiction, and within a few years, he had squandered all his money and racked up a massive amount of debt with sky-high interest rates.

Their return to the country was driven by their inability to stay abroad any longer due to financial troubles.

But as soon as they landed back home, local loan sharks were already on their tail!

Facing the impossibility of repayment, Blake was ready to gamble with their lives until he heard from Daphne that Elysia had been spotted!

He concocted a plan to shift the debt onto Elysia.

Elysia could either pay up or pay with her body!

After all, in his twisted logic, since Elysia was "tarnished" and they had raised her, it was only natural for her to bear the family debt.

Elysia trembled with rage. Six years had passed, yet the Thornes were as vile as ever!

to suggest calling the police, Tarquin suddenly spoke

got it. How

the mention of money, "Ten million,

Tarquin replied with

ecstatic, but Elysia

you had it, you shouldn't give them a dime! Why

pulled her aside and

should head back

together! This is outright extortion,

Tarquin nodded,

this out. The kids are waiting at the hospital for

"But..."

Plus, Benjamin mentioned he'd change Elliot's bandages today. Don't you want

situation and her desire to return to her

a cent. My offer was just to buy us some time until the police arrive. I've already called

about you,

could finish, her phone rang. It