Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem novel Chapter 986

Verity's eyes were brimming with tears, her voice shaky and filled with panic,

"How can you guarantee that? You don't even know who he is, and my son's in his clutches! How can you possibly assure me?!"

Tarquin replied with an icy tone, "If I say I can keep him alive, then I can. It just depends on whether I want to or not."

He had extensive holdings in Alerasia, with a well-connected network. Karl Town was under Alerasia's jurisdiction, and even if it was the mysterious man's stronghold, ensuring someone's safety wasn't a challenge for him.

He could easily manipulate things through the local authorities!

Verity clearly didn't believe him, and Tarquin couldn't be bothered to explain further, instead issuing a stark warning,

"If you don't cooperate, I can't guarantee he'll make it through the week."

Verity's eyes widened in fear, and after a moment of stunned silence, she ventured,

"Can you really ensure his safety?"

Tarquin gave her a piercing look and remained silent, which was as good as a confirmation.

Swallowing hard, Verity frowned and said,

"If you promise to keep my son and me safe, I'll tell you everything I know."

Tarquin's expression darkened, his gaze sharp,

"You don't deserve to live! You killed my parents, you have to die!"

Verity gasped, shocked.

Tarquin continued, emphasizing each word,

"We don't even have to discuss terms. My parents' vengeance must be served! At best, I can promise you a quick death. Otherwise, I'll make you wish you were dead."

Tears streamed down Verity's face,

"Tarquin, do you have to be so heartless? Can't you just let me go? I admit, I was involved in that accident, but I wasn't the mastermind!"

"Then who was?" he pressed.

"It was... it was..."

"It was him, wasn't it?"

Verity knew exactly who Tarquin was referring to. She glanced at him with tear-filled eyes, neither nodding in agreement nor shaking her head in denial.

Tarquin understood, his expression growing even more somber,

"Everything he's done, it all started because of my father, didn't it?"

"Just go! You'll never forgive me for your parents' death anyway. Just leave, we're done here... Go!"

Suddenly, a swarm of police officers burst in!

They had a warrant for Verity's arrest.

Leading them was Josiah, who knew Tarquin and was surprised to see him there.

Tarquin pulled Josiah aside to ask, "What's going on?"

Josiah looked puzzled, "Weren't you the one who tipped us off?"

"Tipped you off about what?"

"Somebody anonymously called the police, accusing Verity of murder and provided solid evidence."

Tarquin frowned, puzzled. It wasn't his doing, nor Gideon's. Who else knew Verity was the culprit?

Could it be him?

Did he know Tarquin was coming for Verity and, fearing she'd reveal secrets, decided to act first?

Had he decided to sacrifice Verity, a pawn in his game?