Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem

Verity's tears suddenly broke through the dam of her composure as she spoke.

Tarquin looked at her with icy disdain, "Don't paint yourself as some innocent victim. You hid him away, only you know the true extent of your own selfish desires.

You orchestrated that car accident that killed my parents. How much of that was for your son, and how much was for your own gain? You know the truth.

So, spare me the act of playing the saint. I have no sympathy for you!"

Verity glared back at him with eyes red from crying, "You have a much nastier tongue than your father ever did!"

"Because he never saw through you, but I have."

Verity forcefully sniffed, suddenly stopping her tears. She faced him squarely and said, "You're right, I was selfish! I kept my son hidden to ensure he'd grow up safely, in case you didn't die first and the Bradfords decided to come after him. I wanted him to inherit the Bradford empire!

And yes, I had a hand in your father's death because of the Bradford Group. As long as he lived, your grandfather would hold all the power. Only with him gone could there be chaos within the Bradfords, and my chances would be better!"

After finishing, Verity frowned and added, "You hold all the evidence against me, denying it won't help. I admit it, I did it, and it was all me, no one else is involved. Do with me what you will."

stormy from rage, veins on his neck

and distant, and

Verity since childhood, maintaining contact

to think he met his end because

suspected Verity, considering every possible

each more venomous

out, "You're definitely going to pay, but your son's fate is

with any of this? Are you planning on harming him too? He was just a child when your parents died!" "His fate

do you

hardened, seeing her concern for her son proved

Love made negotiations easier.

your

you

"You know."

Verity frowned, "..."

of playing games. I know you're involved with him.

because he's abroad. If