Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem novel Chapter 783

Tarquin brushed off the curious stares from the crowd, a storm brewing on his face as he marched straight towards Gideon. "Where's Daphne?!"

Gideon, dressed in a sleek, tailored suit, was comfortably seated in his wheelchair, engaging in lively conversations with a group of elders. His spirits were high, his face beaming with joy—it was clear he was in a good mood.

Upon seeing Tarquin’s furious approach, Gideon greeted him with a benevolent smile, “Daphne’s upstairs, resting. She felt a bit out of place since you weren’t here, and she’s not familiar with anyone.”

Tarquin knew all too well that Gideon was the puppet master behind the scenes. Glaring at him, he uttered coldly, “After today, you’ll be wiped clean of your shares.”

With that, he strode towards the elevator.

His words, though calmly delivered, struck Gideon like a knife to the heart! Power and influence were Gideon’s lifeblood, and the shares he held were his last bastion of control. Losing them meant his complete downfall.

His confidant quickly whispered reassurances, “Don’t worry, sir. Those shares are yours as long as you don’t sell them. He can’t strip them from you without tearing down the Bradford Group itself. And if he did that, he’d suffer the most. He owns a significant portion of the group; its downfall would hit him hardest. Given his character, he wouldn’t go that far.

Moreover, his reputation will take a hit after today, negatively impacting the group. The board will have to step in. Anyone causing the company image to suffer typically faces a united front of opposition.”

Feeling somewhat relieved, Gideon took a sip of his tea to calm his nerves, just as Elysia burst into the room. His mood lightened at the sight, and he instructed his aide, “Go fetch Daphne. Tell her her husband is here.”

As Tarquin was about to enter the elevator, Elysia’s voice suddenly called out, “Tarquin!”