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

situation, using the kidnappers as

with Elysia, a billion dollars,

that Winona was in

would trust

given her close bond with Winona, she'd do anything

by involving the police

investigate.

was dark and stormy. Someone dared to target his wife? Oh, they were

phone buzzed with a call from

"Hello, Ridley," Tarquin answered.

what do we do? The

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

aware. Don't worry. I'll arrange for the gem to be delivered to you. When Zane arrives,

it to him?!" Ridley was

the gem was

his family,

gem was worth more than

assured him. "Consider the gem on my tab.

was both

letting Tarquin

for Zane at home and keep up the act. I have

"Alright, alright."

call, Tarquin immediately contacted Keaton, cutting straight

to the Newsom