Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem

Albert frowned, "It looks like Clayton isn't lying."

Florian, visibly worried, said, "If he was just a lone vigilante, I'd be fine with it. My concern is the unknown forces backing Clayton!"

"No worries. Now that his daughter is out of the picture, no one can help him. We've confirmed Elysia isn't his daughter, so there won't be any surprises at the shareholders' meeting. We can breathe easy; everything is under control."

"Alright, I'll give them a call to ease their minds."

The events of yesterday had caused a stir. Those openly against Clayton had all faced setbacks!

The sudden appearance of Tarquin and Elysia had started to worry them, concerned their plans might be derailed.

That's why Albert and Florian were tasked with fishing for information.

Clayton was oblivious to the fact that Albert and Florian had already turned against him, seeking him out only to extract information.

After leaving the Watson family's mansion, he tried calling Carl again, to no avail.

Clayton decided to drive to the hospital to confront

received messages from Albert and

go smoothly,

continued with their original plan, preparing for

just to seize control of Hawkins Sea-freight;

plan to isolate him completely, making

later, Clayton arrived at Oceanopolis's most prestigious private

adversaries were all

hospital

just about to confront him about his mother's whereabouts, when Carl suddenly lunged at him, landing a punch. Clayton, dazed,

eyes red with rage,

your fault, you're the reason Mom's in this mess! If it weren't for you, she'd be fine. I swear, Clayton, if

wondered since when Carl had cared so

Clayton frowned. Was Carl trying to

Fuming, Clayton shot back,

you're here putting on a show,