Chapter 785
Elysia’s breath hitched, her beautiful, wide eyes ballooning in shock. “What p>
It was like her world just did a backflip.
Was this guy Tarquin?
Her husband?
The very man she’d been seeking to divorce?
This couldn’t be real!
Elysia couldn’t wrap her head around it. “You… your name’s not Tarin p>
Tarquin, looking guilty and uneasy, confessed, “I’m sorry, I lied to you before p>
Elysia gasped, “You… you’re Tarquin, the CEO of Bradford Group p>
“Yeah p>
Elysia was rooted to the spot, her eyes wide as saucers, utterly speechless.
Her heart was pounding in her ears!
Her mind was buzzing, everything else faded to black.
She didn’t know whether to be furious or overjoyed!
She had been wracking her brain over how to divorce him, stressed out every day about it, and here he was, having deceived her the entire time! But, to think the man she had fallen for was actually her husband!
What a twist!
Just as Elysia was debating whether to kick him or pull him in for a fierce kiss, a voice called out,
“Mrs. Bradford has arrived p>
All attention shifted instantly.
Elysia turned to see Daphne, wearing an outrageously expensive designer dress, her makeup flawless, arm in arm with Allegra, strolling over.
The ladies nearby couldn’t help but gossip, “Is that Tarquin’s real wife p>
The Bradford clan eagerly confirmed,
“Absolutely! Daphne is the genuine Mrs. Bradford of our family, Tarquin’s lawful wife p>
Elysia frowned unconsciously at Daphne, her mind a whirlwind of confusion.
Mrs. Bradford? Whose Mrs. Bradford?
Elysia was still pondering when Tarquin’s grip tightened around her wrist,
“Elysia, I owe you an apology for today. Let me explain everything when we get back. You have to believe me, I love you! You’re the only one I love! Please, take the kids and go home for now p>
Today, the Bradford clan had crossed the line by using Elysia and the children as pawns.
They had always branded him as cold-hearted and ruthless.
Well, it was time they witnessed what true ruthlessness looked like!
But he couldn’t bear for Elysia and the kids to see that side of him.
And with the current situation turning against Elysia and the kids, he didn’t want Elysia to confront Daphne directly.
“She’s your wife?” Elysia asked him.
Tarquin, his expression grim but resigned, nodded.
Elysia was stunned, “Then what am I p>
It wasn’t an accusation; she wasn’t angry. She genuinely didn’t understand the situation.
She was supposed to have married in Daphne’s place. How was Daphne now his wife?
When she registered the kids, she was confirmed as married, and Tarquin was listed as her husband!
What was going on?
Before Tarquin could respond, a member of the Bradford clan interjected,
“Tarquin has a wife, and you’re asking what you are? Our country practices monogamy, so what does that make you p>
Tarquin was about to retaliate when Elijah tugged at his sleeve, shaking his head to signal him to stay silent.
Confused, Tarquin was about to ask why when Allegra, with Daphne in tow, approached.
Allegra, looking down her nose at them, scolded Tarquin, “Really, Tarquin? Can’t you show a little discretion? Your wife is here, and you’re still cozying up with Elysia. Where do you expect Daphne to put her face p>
Then turning to Elysia, she continued, “And you, showing up here like this, whose face are you trying to save? Do you want the whole world to think Tarquin can’t stay faithful in his marriage, that his personal life is a mess? Are you trying to shame the Bradford family p>
Before Elysia could utter a word, the Bradford clan exploded into chatter, each trying to outdo the others.