Chapter 184

The bubble of hope in Monique’s heart popped when she heard Henry’s words. She had been so smitten by his gesture to stay by her side throughout the night, but his flippant remark had tarnished that feeling. She bit down on a piece of meat and responded in kind. “I figured as much. Why would the great Chairman Moore spend his night taking care of little old me?” They were always more comfortable with lies than the truth. ‘Looks like someone has gotten her spunk back,’ Henry thought as he raised an eyebrow at the woman. “So, how do you want to thank me?” He took a bite of his food. “What do you mean?” Monique asked in return. She thought for some time and realized that Henry did chase away that feckless date of hers and sent her to the hospital. “What thanks?” “I am open to favors of the flesh,” Henry said lightly. Monique spat out the food in her mouth. Some of the debris landed on Henry’s shirt. Henry looked down at his dirtied clothes and glared at Monique. Laughter threaten