Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem novel Chapter 498

Josiah let out a sigh of relief under his breath when he heard the news. He had never met Tarquin before, but he knew of him by reputation. If the victim turned out to be one of Tarquin's doing, things could get extremely sticky. He might even have to throw himself into the mix! Dealing with high-profile figures was always a tricky business, best avoided if possible. But now, with the situation literally landing on his doorstep, Josiah had no choice but to face it head-on.

Thankfully, Tarquin's words served as a much-needed reassurance. If the man wasn't killed by Tarquin, that simplified matters. All he needed to do was quickly investigate, find the evidence, and clear Tarquin's name.

Wiping the sweat from his brow, Josiah muttered a silent prayer of thanks and ventured, "Maybe tonight you could..."

"No need for any special treatment. I'll stay put right here."

Tarquin's understanding almost moved Josiah to tears! Procedurally, Tarquin was a suspect and should be held at the precinct for a certain period. But with his status, if he insisted on leaving, Josiah knew he wouldn't be able to stop him. And if Tarquin did leave, and word got out, Josiah would be the one facing the backlash.

Touched by Tarquin's cooperation, Josiah promised, "Rest assured, I'll clear this up as quickly as possible so you can return home!"

No sooner had Josiah finished speaking than Lowell rushed in, looking harried. Josiah, sensing an opportunity for them to talk privately, excused himself. Lowell had been working late at the office when he got the call about Tarquin being implicated in a homicide case. He came as quickly as he could.

"Tarquin, I've managed to dig up the details on that decoy. His name is Gregory, 28, born right here in Jindale City, but he moved abroad with his parents when he was young. His relatives still think he's living overseas. I've looked into his social and family circles, but nothing stood out. It's baffling why he'd be chosen as the decoy. Here's his file for you to review."