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 Elysia with

manipulating the situation, using the kidnappers as

with Elysia, a billion dollars, and the

Elysia was unaware that Winona was in his clutches or how he truly felt

Elysia would

with Winona, she'd do anything for

Winona's life by involving

investigate.

dared to

buzzed with

"Hello, Ridley," Tarquin answered.

fraught with urgency. Mr. Bradford, what do we do? The kidnappers just called

saying the kidnappers instructed him to

gem to be delivered to you. When Zane arrives, give it to

to him?!" Ridley was taken

the gem

it wasn't from his family, its value was

was

him. "Consider the gem on my tab. Even

was both touched and

letting Tarquin

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

"Alright, alright."

Tarquin immediately contacted Keaton, cutting straight to

gemstone to the