“Perhaps you misunderstood me. I only wish to rent the Oaks for a month, not purchase it." "I understood your wish, my lord, but not your reason. If you think to turn my family home into a place for your… your orgies, I won't have it." "Miss Ashton, when I choose to hold an orgy, you will be the first to know." Melody's furious blush reminded the viscount he had vowed not to rush his fences with her. "But the Oaks will take an additional outlay to bring it to the standards of a gentleman's resid...ence." "Gentleman, hah!" That was eloquent enough of Melody's opinion of the devilish rogue in front of her, his pale hair slightly tousled from the ride, his teeth gleaming in a bright smile, and his slightly crooked nose adding even more character to a face that—No, Miss Ashton told herself. This will never do. "The price is firm." Lord Coe also recalled he had vowed not to lose his temper with the prickly wench. "Very well, ma'am, I accept your terms, but it is highway robbery." "Ah, that was one of the few crimes of which you have yet to accuse me.MoreLessRead More Read Less
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