Chapter 1881

"How dare you!" Luna's face flushed with anger, then paled. No man had ever rejected her so bluntly before. Yet, despite her frustration, she found herself even more drawn to Jack. Suddenly, she gave a coy smile and spoke in a soft, honeyed voice. "Jack, don't you know how to be gentle with a lady? You're scaring me." After a pause, she added, "Besides… Besides..." Jack frowned. "Besides what?" She bit her lip, her voice softening further. "Besides, I don't need a title, and I'm not asking you to be responsible. I like you, and I want to return your kindness. Is that so wrong?" "For what?" He was taken aback. She nodded earnestly. "Don't you remember? Back in college, you saved me when you drove up in that Bentley. In New Vork, when those thugs wouldn't leave me alone, you stepped in. And just recently, when my company was in trouble, one call from you brought us a huge deal. Honestly, how else am I supposed to thank you? The only thing I can offer is myself—and, well… I really d