Chapter 81

"Ms. Crown, you might not know this, but I've never been in a relationship. My reputation is spotless, unlike yours. You have an ex-fiancé and that ambiguous head-patting guy. Oh, and there's that brother," Brandon said. He looked at me, speaking slowly and deliberately. I wanted to retort. But before I could say anything, he lowered his eyes and continued. "So I'm the one who should be afraid. If word gets out that we slept together last night, people will think I'm not chaste." "Are you saying that I've defiled your honor?" I blurted out, angry. "Not at all. You were quite well-behaved last night. You didn't make any improper moves on me." Brandon's tone made him sound like a victimized maiden wronged by me, the ruffian. What a piece of work! This man was infuriating, but I couldn't express this anger. I could only vent my frustration on the poppyseed bagel. "If Mr. Howell wants to stay honorable, it's best to stay away from me." I finally found a comeback after finishing the