Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem

Is it even worth going back?

Tarquin had spent the entire night in his study, poring over the information Elliot and Elijah had dug up about the Hawkins family, and then doing some digging of his own.

The findings were disheartening, a common ailment of wealthy dynasties - deception, betrayal, and greed above all.

Clayton was genuinely a good man, but the rest of the Hawkins clan was a different story altogether.

On the surface, the Hawkins family shimmered with glamour, but beneath that veneer, everything was rotting away, except for the shipping empire Clayton personally oversaw.

Now, the entire Hawkins clan had their eyes set on wresting control of the shipping business from Clayton!

Elysia, Clayton's only child, would undoubtedly become a target for these vultures if she returned now!

Much like how the Bradford family had their sights set on him!

Moreover, Clayton had never publicly acknowledged his daughter over the years. His official biography listed no children.

Aside from a missing person notice years ago, there was no indication he was searching for his daughter.

Was he giving up the search, or was there another reason...

in the morning, Tarquin suddenly

buzzing

Hawkins family, someone who knows almost everything there is to know about

"Is he reliable?"

A

me his contact. I'll get in

"Alright."

Lowell sent over the contact information, and Tarquin didn't hesitate

person on the other end picked up

but I won't do anything to betray

was elderly,

Tarquin was polite,

I just want to inquire about something. Did Clayton have a daughter?"

she

It's unclear whether she wandered off

searching for her? Did he give up on his

They never had another child because they were still

been no indication that Clayton was searching for his daughter. He doesn't even mention her in his

he could, possibly extorting him. Given his fortune, if kidnappers got hold of his daughter, the likelihood of them killing her