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?

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

Winona

watched her go, her own posture bristling with challenge.

just about to leave when Jessamine and Elysia

Beatrix

trying to steal Keaton away from her.

exchanged

had their eyes on Winona for Keaton. Winona clearly had no

threaten you. If she really cared about Keaton, she wouldn't be pulling this kind of stunt to manipulate

she think it's still 1950? Just because they slept together doesn't mean Keaton's going to

victim here, maybe Keaton would feel guilty. Maybe there'd be a chance. But she

pick a sister-in-law,

share of tabloid rumors- after all, she'd spent over a year stuck in that PR nightmare, and the gossip

friend of Elysia's had to be

few scandals? It's not like Keaton

"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