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,

Keaton: "..."

continued, "I'm not after your heart, Keaton. But I need the status of being Mrs. Huber. If you give

me to stop watching you, there are

silent for a few seconds. Then, suddenly, he let out

damn well I'm not going to kill you.

and, making sure she could see, dialed

another cent goes into the project. Tell Professor

the rest of the team exactly why: this was Beatrix's

soon as he hung up, Beatrix shot up

his coffee. Within seconds,

screen, frowned,

"Professor Watson..."

it wiped all the color from Beatrix's

I'll

up, her breathing quick

What

Watson treats me

this research he's so close to a breakthrough! By

Keaton remained unbothered.

people into this.

was quiet for a long moment, then

you want me to apologize to

rolled his eyes. "Just

her eyes shining with unshed tears.

"None of your business."

Keaton's tone was sharp.