Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem novel Chapter 983

Elijah had just finished typing when Elliot blocked his path, "Can we really trust this professor? What if he spills the beans?"

Elijah was brimming with confidence, "He's like the wise old mentor from your hometown, hidden away in the mountains. Do you think your mentor would do anything to harm you?"

"Absolutely not!"

"Then trust me, my professor wouldn't either," Elijah assured.

With that, Elliot relaxed his grip, and Elijah hit 'send'.

The reply came swiftly, "Which publishing house?"

Elijah quickly sent over the publishing house's details, only to receive an immediate response, "I can't help you with this one."

Elijah's brow furrowed, "Why not?"

The answer was straightforward, "I designed their entire security system myself, sold it to them for a pretty penny. Breaking through it now would go against my professional ethics."

Elijah and Elliot were speechless, their silence filled with revelation.

So that's why they hadn't been able to breach the security – it was their professor's handiwork!

Elliot, with a puzzled expression, asked Elijah, "Your professor is involved with them?"

Elijah replied, "He's somewhat of a freelancer, makes his living off projects like these."

"Why suddenly take an interest in breaching their security system? Are you investigating them?" the professor inquired.

"Yeah, I'm digging into some of their internal affairs for my dad," Elijah confessed.

The professor paused before responding, "I can't help you break into their system. But I'll tell you this – they're wolves in sheep's clothing. Officially a publishing house, but they've been conducting research, the nature of which I'm not entirely sure. But it's backed by some serious power. I'd advise you to steer clear."

The boys exchanged worried glances, Elijah typing back, "Understood, professor."

Elijah and Elliot exchanged a look.

So, the publishing house might be even more deeply entangled with the mysterious figure than they thought!

Not only could they not afford to stay away, but they also had to dig deeper.

After all, as long as this mysterious person remained a threat to their family, they could never rest easy.

Meanwhile, Tarquin returned to his study, booted up his computer, and began reviewing the evidence Gideon had provided.

The more he read, the darker his expression became.

After finishing, he took a deep breath, clenched his jaw, and adjusted his tie in frustration.

Staring at the computer screen, he made a decision, grabbed his phone, and left the study with a determined stride.