Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem

Chapter 1385

"I've always been top of my class, ever since I was a kid. Academics, sports, debate you name it, I never let myself lose!"

"If there's something I want, I get it. No exceptions."

"I'll do whatever it takes. No matter the cost."

"So, whatever's going on between Keaton and me, you'd better stay out of it. Walk away. Don't make me do something you'll regret."

Winona narrowed her eyes, sizing her up with a smirk. "And what if I don't back off? What are you gonna do about it?"

Beatrix stared at her over her glasses, her voice icy calm. "You'll regret it. Big time."

Her tone wasn't loud, but it was cold enough to give anyone chills.

Looking at Beatrix, Winona couldn't help but think of Zane-people who wore one face in public and another in private. Zane put on that charming, gentlemanly act, but underneath, he was ruthless. And Beatrix? She looked like the quiet, bookish type, soft and reserved, but there was a steeliness in her gaze that said she was anything but harmless.

Winona let out a breath. What did I do in a past life to attract every two-faced psycho in the state?

Keaton before, but now that you've brought it up, I think I'll get involved-just to spite you. I

she shot Winona a furious glare before storming

bristling with

just about to leave when

did Beatrix say?" Jessamine

steal Keaton away from her.

Elysia exchanged a

from Jessamine that Richard and Janelle had their eyes on Winona for Keaton. Winona clearly had no idea. But Beatrix had

nerve of her, coming here to threaten you. If she really cared about

think it's still 1950? Just because they slept

Maybe there'd be a chance. But she set him up-and

to pick a sister-in-law, she'd pick Winona in

she'd spent over a year stuck in that PR nightmare, and the gossip about her was

was all Ivy League credentials and a spotless reputation. But Jessamine knew that any friend of Elysia's had to be @good person, Elysia was way too discerning to hang out

Who cared if she'd been married? Who cared about a few scandals? It's not like Keaton didn't have his own share

the mention of Beatrix. "I heard from Tarquin that Keaton actually has evidence that could clear his name. He's known along that Beatrix set him up, yet he still pled guilty. I just