Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem

Elysia nodded, her face etched with solemnity. "She said it was Gideon!"

Tarquin went silent.

In the entire Bradford family, anyone could be suspected, but Gideon? That seemed impossible!

The Bradfords had a long-standing tradition: only the direct male descendants could inherit the family fortune.

Unless something happened to the direct line, nobody else would stand a chance to claim the inheritance.

Even though Kendrick had cut ties with Gideon years ago, he was still the root of the Bradford family. As long as he was alive, no one else could even dream of taking over.

And for Gideon, that was a good thing!

Gideon was the epitome of self-interest, always in pursuit of power. With Kendrick disinterested in the family business, Gideon could easily maintain control.

So, why on earth would he kill Kendrick?

"How did Verity find out?"

"She said she overheard Gideon himself saying it. That it was all Kendrick's fault – if he hadn't run off with Elizabeth, if he hadn't severed ties, Gideon wouldn't have been driven to murder!"

his

pressed on, "You think there's something off about Verity's story,

skepticism. "Yeah, I

Elysia frowned,

son even returned. Why rush? She could have

remained cool, the Bradfords were known

hidden from everyone proved she was no simpleton, far smarter than

keep her son away from the

time, waiting for

Elysia with her story today

quick to point fingers, perhaps trying to cozy up to

was her

of suspicion crossed Tarquin's eyes. Whatever her aim, the apple didn't fall far

claims. Don't worry about it," he

ordinary person. It's one problem after another, a never-ending mess." "That Verity is up to no good; be

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got home, the kids were

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