Chapter 1725
“Are you seriously falling for Winona p>
Keaton remained dead silent.
Yvette’s voice pitched up into an anxious squeal.
“Let me warn you right now, Keaton, Winona is my aunt’s absolute idol p>
“Before bed last night, your mother spent an hour raving about how amazing Winona is and demanding I become her biggest fan p>
“If you dare try to date her just to break her heart, your mom will literally kill you p>
“Quit spouting nonsense!” Keaton grumbled. “When you see Shane later, you better clear the air and tell him I’m single p>
Yvette sounded conflicted.
“But stealing another guy’s girl is just plain wrong. If I help you, aren’t I just an accomplice to a home-wrecker p>
“What if I piss Shane off, and he talks trash about me to the guy I like p>
Keaton rolled his eyes so hard it hurt.
“If he had made things public with Winona and I still chased her, that would be stealing his girl. The point is, they aren’t even official p>
“And I’m not trying to steal anyone. Winona and I are just friends. Go ask your aunt if you don’t believe me p>
“I needed Shane out of the way because I have private business to discuss with her.
I can’t exactly talk with him breathing down my neck p>
The moment the words left Keaton’s mouth, he saw Shane stepping out of the elevator lobby.
The younger guy walked straight to Winona’s car and hit the unlock button on her keys.
Before getting in, Shane deliberately glanced over at Keaton’s usual parking spot. Satisfied that it was empty, he climbed into the driver’s seat and drove off.
Keaton quickly spoke into the receiver.
“Alright, I’m hanging up. I’m sending the skin now. Put whatever you two do today on my tab p>
After ending the call and transferring the gaming skin to Yvette, Keaton started his car, pulled back into his designated spot, and headed toward the elevators.
He had pissed Winona off earlier, and he needed to go smooth things over.
Otherwise, the knot in his chest wouldn’t loosen.
Plus, he had a mountain of things he needed to get off his chest. He would explode if he didn’t say them.
Upstairs, Winona was answering a call from Shane.
“His car wasn’t in the garage. He probably already took off, so just get some rest p>
“You’re pregnant, Winona. You need
to stay relaxed. Don’t
people and trivial
mood p>
“Call me if you need anything. I’ll try to head back early p>
Winona chuckled softly.
“I know-. Go do your thing. Stop fussing over me like I’m a child p>
Just as she hung up, the doorbell rang. “Who is it p>
Keaton stood outside. “It’s me p>
Winona was caught off guard. Hadn’t Shane just said he was gone?
She walked over to the door and checked the video monitor. Sure enough, Keaton was standing right there.
And he had changed his clothes, looking as sharply dressed as a groom on his wedding day.
Remembering the unpleasant
encounter in the garage, Winona et
frowned slightly. Without opening the door she asked through the intercom, t
“Do you need something p>
Keaton held up a sleek bottle of liquor to the camera. “Let’s talk p>
“I’m not in the mood to drink right now,” Winona replied smoothly.
Keaton paused. “Fine, no alcohol. What about tea p>
Winona truly wasn’t in the mood to deal with him.
“If it’s nothing urgent, let’s take a raincheck. I just got back and I’m exhausted. I really want to rest p>
Knowing she was still mad at him, Keaton quickly insisted, “It is urgent p>
Winona sighed. “Then go ahead. I’m listening p>
“Open the door. Let’s talk face to face,” Keaton urged.
Not wanting to let him in, she said, “Just talk through the door. I can hear you perfectly fine p>
Keaton’s voice carried a stubborn
edge. “If you don’t open this door f’m
to have to drag Elysia into this
Worse, my mother p>
Instantly irritated, Winona yanked the door open and glared at him.
“Are you out of your mind? Are you incapable of speaking unless it’s face to face p>
Keaton looked at her with the pathetic, guilty eyes of a scolded child. “Yeah p>
Winona stared at him, feeling entirely helpless, as if she had just thrown a punch at a cloud of cotton.