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.

take Elysia with

was manipulating the situation, using the kidnappers

Elysia, a billion dollars, and the

unaware that Winona was in

Elysia would

close bond with Winona, she'd

risk Winona's life by involving the police or

investigate.

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

phone buzzed with a call from

"Hello, Ridley," Tarquin answered.

urgency. Mr. Bradford, what do we do? The kidnappers just called me, demanding I hand

him to collect it. He'll

"I'm aware. Don't worry. I'll arrange for the gem to be delivered to you.

him?!" Ridley was taken

the gem was

from his family, its value

it online that the gem was worth

"Consider the gem on my tab. Even if it's lost,

both touched

felt bad for letting

and keep up the act. I have

"Alright, alright."

ending the call, Tarquin immediately contacted

to the