Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem



Clayton understood the gravity of the situation, "You don't need to blame yourselves. I get it, there's nothing anyone can do about Hawkins Sea- freight."

The two elderly men sighed deeply, each looking more guilty than the other.

"We might not be able to help with the shares, but if you ever need anything in your day-to-day life, just say the word!"

"After tomorrow's shareholders' meeting, those sharks will definitely come after you. You and Pamela can't stay in Ocean Bay anymore.

I've talked it over with your Uncle Albert. We'll set aside some money for you. Take Pamela and find a quiet place abroad to start anew." Clayton was moved but shook his head,

"The thought means a lot, Uncles. But Pamela won't agree to leave Ocean Bay, and I won't leave her. We'll face whatever comes our way. If they take me down, so be it. It's my fate, and I accept it!"

"Ah... Pamela's love for Irene is so strong, it's ended up harming her."

"By the way, Clayton, I heard about a girl named Elysia who looks a lot like Pamela. Pamela's convinced she's Irene. What's all that about?"

Clayton sighed, "Ms. Thorne bears a slight resemblance to Pamela, but that's it. I've asked; she's not from Ocean Bay. She's not Irene." Albert's eyes flickered with curiosity,

“That's a shame. And Mr. Bradford, is he the cavalry you called in?"

“Not at all. They were just tourists in Ocean Bay. Our paths crossed by accident; we had no prior connection."

Clayton's tone was sincere, clearly not lying. The elderly men exchanged looks, then asked,

"So, there's no chance for a turnaround at tomorrow's shareholders' meeting?"

Clayton frowned, resigned,

"I only have 40% of the shares, and they have 45%. I can't win unless Irene comes back."

The elderly men exchanged another look, sighing deeply, clearly feeling for Clayton.

Just then, Clayton's phone rang. It was his assistant,

"Boss, breaking news. Betty's disappearance might be linked to those shareholders."

Clayton's expression darkened, "Are you sure?!"

"No solid evidence yet, but it's highly likely."

Clayton gritted his teeth, "Keep digging!"

After ending the call, Clayton hurriedly told the elderly men about his mother's situation and excused himself.noveldrama

The men's expressions turned grave,

"We suspected your mother's trouble might be linked to the Murphy family, or those shareholders. You hurt them yesterday; they might be seeking revenge!"

"It wasn't me who did that."

"Not you?" The men were surprised.

"No, not me. But I'm glad. They had it coming!"

The men were puzzled, "If not you, then who? Mr. Bradford? The Patel family?"

"Neither."

The men grew even more puzzled,

"But only you and the Patel family have such a vendetta against them. Besides, who else has the means?"

"I'm not sure myself. I guess it's some unsung hero! The Murphy family and those shareholders have made plenty of enemies; surely, someone righteous couldn't stand by and took matters into their own hands."

The elderly men: "..."

After Clayton left, they pondered,

"The Murphy family's mansion burned to the ground, a massive loss! Hawkins Sea-freight's shareholders, even with their bodyguards, were beaten to a pulp, all hospitalized!

Larry's been tortured beyond recognition! Helen's been scared out of her wits!

Such a feat, no ordinary person could manage!

If it wasn't Clayton or the Patel family, could there really be an unsung hero? Does Ocean Bay harbor forces we're unaware of?"