Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem

Albert glanced at Philip with a mix of irritation and urgency, "Enough with the chit-chat, guys. It's go time!"

Clayton slumped in his chair, looking like a man who had just had his soul sucked out of him.

Betrayal from Philip and his crew was infuriating, sure.

Carl turning on him was downright hateful.

But betrayal from Albert and Florian? That was a knife to the heart.

In that moment, in the bustling conference room, only he and Alden were seething with a mix of anger and pain.

The rest? They were practically throwing a party.

After all, Clayton's fall from grace meant they could milk Hawkins Sea-freight for all it was worth.

And thanks to the contracts they'd cunningly signed in advance, Clayton's shares were about to be up for grabs. That spelled big bucks for everyone else.

stage for the vote that was about to

forfeited their voting rights. So today, only 85% of the shares

for Mr. Hawkins or for Philip. Once the votes are counted, the one with

hat in the ring, "I'm voting for

quick to follow suit, "Same here, Philip gets

in, "Philip for me as

so it went, with "Philip" echoing through

back, smirking at Clayton with that smug look of triumph

of rage. He had seen this betrayal coming,

his most respected uncles-turned against

wrapped up, it was clear: Philip

45% of the shares,

as he turned to Clayton, "Mr. Hawkins, congratulations. From this moment on, Hawkins Sea-freight is no longer your concern. Time

but a quivering lip;

Philip will now be the new president of Hawkins Sea-freight. Any

of "No objections"

cut through the noise, "I