Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem novel Chapter 731

The room fell into a stunned silence.

This included the Bradfords, the big shots, and even Tarquin.

Everyone's eyes were on Elysia, scanning her from head to toe, each with a different expression.

No one spoke; clearly, they didn't believe her words!

Even Tarquin thought she was just saying this to get him out of a tight spot.

He quickly got up and made his way to her, his face unable to hide his adoration.

Seeing her seemed to melt away the icy demeanor he had just moments ago, transforming him into a completely different person.

He took a few steps to reach her, took her hand gently in front of everyone, and asked with a soft tone, “What brings you here all of a sudden, worried about me?”

Elysia: I'm worried about the money!

She scanned the room, recognizing only a few Bradfords. The rest were strangers to her.

She thought they were all Bradfords, all Tarquin's rivals. Without greeting anyone and looking displeased, she pulled Tarquin aside, lowered her voice, and asked, “Did you give them money?”

“Uh?”

Elysia frowned, “I heard from Elijah that you wanted to include Elliot, Evan, Emmett in the family tree, and they opposed. So you decided to use money to persuade them!”

“Uh... kind of.”

He had offered Gideon a 10% share, essentially paying for their acceptance.

Elysia was anxious, “Why are you being so naïve? Instead of spending money on a family tree that I don't care about, you might as well give the money to me! I never said I disliked Elliot, Evan, Emmett. What were you thinking with such a half-baked plan!”

“...It was Gideon’s idea. I refused at first, then Elijah…”

“Enough, has the money been paid out yet?”

“Negotiated, but not yet paid.”

“You can’t give them a dime! Elliot and Evan are your sons; they naturally belong in your family tree. No one has the right to object!”

Elysia had known this secret for a while, so she could discuss it casually without any surprise or curiosity.