Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem

Chapter 1180

"Remember, only you can take the money out! If there's anyone else with you, we won't hesitate to harm your friend!"

"Ms. Thorne, for your friend's safety, you'd better be smart. We're watching you!"

The line went dead as the kidnappers hung up.

Elysia was still in shock when her phone rang again. It was Zane.

"Elysia, did the kidnappers contact you?" he asked urgently.

"They just hung up. What's going on?" she replied, trying to steady her voice.

Zane explained, "They found out about our meeting this afternoon. They're worried you'll call the cops or tell Mr. Bradford, so they're warning you."

"They know Mr. Bradford is not someone to mess with and they're afraid of his involvement."

Elysia took a deep breath, trying to keep her composure. "They want me to meet up with you."

"Yeah, I'm on my way to the Newsom family to collect the family heirloom. Once I have it, I'll come pick you up."

"Where are we going?" she asked.

"I have no idea. They didn't say. They just mentioned they're watching our every move, and if we don't comply, they'll harm your friend."

Elysia was at a loss for words, while Tarquin, Elliot, and Elijah looked grim.

They suspected Zane was up to more than just a simple ransom.

intended to take

using the kidnappers

to leave Jindale City with Elysia, a billion dollars,

was in his clutches or how he

would

bond with Winona, she'd

by involving

investigate.

Someone dared to target his wife? Oh, they were in

then, Tarquin's phone buzzed with

"Hello, Ridley," Tarquin answered.

fraught with urgency. Mr. Bradford, what do we do? The kidnappers just called me, demanding I hand over the family heirloom

saying the kidnappers instructed him to collect it. He'll

gem to be delivered to you. When

it to him?!" Ridley

the gem

wasn't from his family,

was worth more than the entire Newsom family

my tab.

was both touched

felt bad for letting Tarquin shoulder so

the act. I have a plan for

"Alright, alright."

ending the call, Tarquin immediately contacted Keaton, cutting straight to the

to the Newsom