Algernon finally couldn't bear the irritation in his heart. This woman had been talking to herself all along. What was she trying to protect by keeping tonight a secret? If he had done something wrong tonight, it was bringing her back here in the first place.
"Is fifty million bucks enough?" He took two steps forward, approaching the edge of the bed. This woman had many good qualities, but she had one fatal flaw—she valued money too much!
She bit her lip, staring into his eyes, and nodded.
"I'll offer one billion dollars!" He extended a finger, pointing at her chest, and said, "Let's do it again."
She widened her eyes, looking at the man in front of her in disbelief, and stammered, "D-do what... again? I don't like jokes, I warn you."
Algernon reached out and wanted to stop Seles who
