Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem

Chapter 1362

Tarquin pressed his lips together, his eyes burning with a mix of pride and hate.

His parents had given their lives because of the real Gen-8 virus.

They died saving their people.

That made him proud-damn proud.

But thinking about those foreign powers who plotted against them made his blood

boil with rage.

Stepping out of the Lucian family's mansion, Tarquin paused at the front gate and stared straight into the security camera.

"If you want the real Gen-8 virus, come and get it," he said, his voice cold. "Let's talk face-to-face, if you've got the guts."

This was meant for the mysterious watcher. Tarquin was sure the guy was keeping tabs on Lucian's place.

He'd played defense for too long. It was time to go on the attack-not just to take down the shadowy enemy, but to blow their whole operation sky-high.

Anyone who hurt his country deserved to pay.

Outside, Tarquin found Axel leaning against the car, arms crossed. Axel didn't say much he never did-but he shot Tarquin a look, clearly picking up on his mood.

to pull out a cigarette. He stopped himself, remembering how much Elysia

at the street and asked, "If you found out someone close to you betrayed you, would you ever forgive them?" Axel's reply was icy. "Never. Showing mercy to an enemy is

at Axel,

opened the car door and slid into the driver's seat. He called over, "Hop in. Lucian doesn't need watching tonight. Go

raised an eyebrow. "What about Sabrina Stevenson and Zane? We're just letting them

a move. Let's back off, give

Axel nodded. "Alright."

up in bed, studying her grandmother's old notes. Medicine wasn't her passion, but she'd promised her grandma she'd

learning a

Tarquin come in, she closed her notebook and asked, "You're home late. Did

"Yeah, grabbed a bite."

kissed

"Out like lights."

"Why aren't you sleeping?"

Figured I'd read Grandma's notes. Oh, by the way, Old

he got

looked worried. "What's the plan with the

from the Medical & Pharmaceutical Association

stress. There's an

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