Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem novel Chapter 1285

“If they manage to figure it out, I’m sure I’ll have some intel to share.”

“Tarquin, be honest with your grandma. About the virus—did you keep it from Elysia on purpose, or were you just as clueless as the rest of us?”

Tarquin hesitated for a moment before confessing,

“I kept it from her on purpose. There’s someone dangerous involved in this virus mess, and I didn’t want her to panic, so I didn’t tell her the whole story.”

“Zane’s just a partner, you know. His Central Pharmaceuticals is the new kid on the block—he’s got a bright future ahead.”

“Zane wanted to release the virus, then sell the cure and make a fortune. That part’s true. As for the real mastermind, I’m still digging. I don’t know if he’s just after money or if he’s got bigger plans.”

Tracey’s brow furrowed as she exhaled sharply, but she didn’t look all that surprised.

She’d already guessed as much before Tarquin spoke.

“So who is this guy?”

Tarquin admitted, “There’s a suspect, but no hard evidence yet. Why? Did something happen with the virus?”

Tracey’s face turned serious. She fixed Tarquin with a look.

“This virus—did it come from overseas?”

“…Yeah.”

Tracey clenched her fists, her eyes suddenly fierce.

Furious, she slammed her hand on the table. “Those bastards! What, do they think they can wipe us out?”

Tarquin blinked, caught off guard by her outburst.

Before he could ask anything, Tracey waved him off.

“Go get some rest. And don’t mention I talked to you, especially not to Elysia. Keep her in the dark a bit longer—she tends to overthink.”

Tarquin was left a bit bewildered, a dozen questions swirling in his mind, but with her clear dismissal, he knew better than to linger.

He pushed his curiosity aside, said his goodbyes, and headed out.

After he left, Tracey made her way to the lab. She grabbed the vial with the virus sample, stuck a label on it, and scribbled a number: 8.

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