Betty's POV

.“Then tell me, Bertha Rivers,” he leaned forward, voice dangerously calm, “why get engaged to me when your heart already belongs to my best friend?”

His question left me puzzled for a moment. My chest tightened, I knew the reason why I made this decision. It was truly foolish of me to think he would not suspect a thing.

I had overestimated myself. A smile curled up my lips, taunting and sharp. I tilted my head at him.

"Does it matter?" I asked Ivan. His ...