Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem

"So you're saying, if Verity has an accomplice, it's definitely not someone from the Bradford family?"

"Absolutely not! No way!"

"Did you find any suspicious characters?"

"None. But if you're looking for leads, start with Verity. You're sure to find something!"

Tarquin was silent.

He had just learned today that Verity's illegitimate son was living in Karl Town, and he might be connected to the mysterious figure.

Now he found out that Verity was also linked to his parents' death.

Could she be involved with this mysterious person?

"Did you know Verity has an illegitimate son living out there?"

Gideon scoffed.

"Yeah, I knew. She's been keeping him on the side... No intention of coming back to claim inheritance. And that brat... Mediocre at best. He's never caught my eye. Totally beneath my notice!"

"And his father?"

nowhere. The kid was born abroad through a surrogate,

speaking and gasped

jet for me... I want to leave now! If you don't get me out of here, you won't get the

frowned, "Someone will take you to the airport

got up

confidant waited until Tarquin was downstairs,

smoothly. Master Tarquin didn't even haggle, just agreed straight

Gideon snorted and panted,

these years, he's been investigating the murder, but... he's got nothing! As long as I can

I confront her? I

you can live

in high spirits,

tricked me, or knew I placed Elizabeth's ashes... in

obediently pay me, escort me

Inkster family deserved what they got! They

the ones who died a miserable death, and I, Gideon... am

enjoy my golden

gasped for