Hitched & Hitched Again: A Comedy of Marital Mayhem

Chapter 1445

An hour later, in a private room at an exclusive club.

Beatrix followed the waiter in, calm and composed.

When she saw Keaton, there was no anxiety, no nervousness—almost as if she were meeting a colleague in a library. She wore her usual glasses, her look crisp and understated, like a rare snow lily blooming on a mountaintop.

She set her handbag down and quietly took the seat opposite Keaton.

Keaton didn't get angry right away. He just narrowed his eyes at her, his expression icy.

The waiter brought over a pot of coffee, poured them each a cup, and left. Only then did Keaton speak:

"Really trying to get yourself killed, huh?"

Beatrix knew he'd figured it out. She owned up to it, cool as ever.

"Alicia? I arranged for her to be there."

Keaton frowned. "Why? What's your angle?"

Beatrix picked up her coffee, took a slow sip.

"I don't like how she's always glued to you. Plus, Janelle and Mr. Huber adore her -she's a threat to me."

Keaton raised an eyebrow. "So tell me, how do you think I feel about you always watching my every move?"

Beatrix adjusted her glasses and looked him straight in the eye.

could kill me, if

Keaton: "..."

continued, "I'm not after your heart, Keaton. But I need the status of being Mrs. Huber. If you give me that, you're free to do

stop watching you, there are only two ways:

stared at her, silent for a few seconds.

You know damn well I'm not going to kill you. You're right-I won't. But that doesn't mean I'm

his phone and, making sure

Not another cent goes into the project.

rest of the team exactly why: this was

up, Beatrix

coffee. Within seconds, Beatrix's phone

screen, frowned, and

"Professor Watson..."

it wiped

understand. I'll

her

innocent people into this? What happens between us has nothing to

treats me

daughter. He's spent years on this research he's so close to a breakthrough! By cutting the funding now, you're

Keaton remained unbothered.

into this. You're

chest heaved with anger. She was quiet for a long moment, then finally gritted

want me to apologize to Winona, I'll

eyes. "Just stay

with unshed tears. "... You

"None of your business."

Keaton's tone was sharp.