Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem

Chapter 1164

He hadn't even gotten comfortable with it yet when Tarquin decided to put it to

use.

Tarquin was worried that just using the Newsom family's assets wouldn't be enough to catch the big fish.

He planned to use this exquisite gem to sweeten the bait.

Tarquin reassured Elysia, "If we've got nothing to hide, then we've got nothing to worry about. Once we find Winona, we'll clear Ridley's name and restore his honor."

"Don't worry, Mom. Mr. Newsom's sacrifices and all the trouble he's going through right now will be counted on Zane's tab!" Elysia said through gritted teeth. "Once we find Winona, we'll settle the score with him!"

Meanwhile, in an underground office near the border in a no-man's land, Zane was seated at his desk in a crisp white shirt, eyes glued to his computer and the Newsom family's trending news.

His handsome eyebrows knitted into a frown, clearly displeased. He scrolled with his mouse and clicked on the picture of the gem.

His mind wandered back to the time when he presented a set of dazzling jewelry to Elysia, and she gasped in delight, hands covering her mouth. A hint of warmth flickered in Zane's eyes.

After some hesitation, he made a call, "Is that illegitimate daughter real?"

sure yet. We've collected samples and sent them to the lab.

me know as soon as the results come

"Got it."

photo on the computer screen, he

narrowed his eyes,

of jewelry out of this,

everyone is worthy of

"She? Your dream girl?"

"My

...

morning, Elysia was still in bed

ID and was instantly

quickly sat up,

her phone screen. The words

Just do what I taught

took several deep breaths to calm herself, resisting the urge to yell at Zane. Until they found Winona, she had to keep her cool and play along with

picked up the call. "Hey Zane, where are you? Are you with Winona? I've been going out of my mind trying to reach you both. You need to come back; something's happened with

and tired, "I only got cell service today. I've been