The Duke held up a single finger in protest and gave a flashing grin. “I am afraid, Miss Makeo, that the bet was I had to recreate the exact same trick upon you that I played upon Miss Mewrilah. I only ever answered her surname for I do not know its predecessor, so your point may be considered nullified by technicality...But, a new bet is assuredly welcome and even more enticing to me if Miss Mewrilah is fine with you stealing her…date,†he said slyly, putting heavy emphasis on the last word. He stole a glance at Muijh, still giving a clever, but charming grin.
“I am curious though, how will you attempt to ‘raise’ a romantic dinner at an expensive restaurant of your choice? Shall I take both of you?†he commented jestingly, taking another sip from his wineglass.
He did not want to embarrass her too badly, but she seemed to be tough enough to handle some teasing. He did not mind losing, but winning was becoming his better option now as romantic encounters were not in his best interests.
“I am curious though, how will you attempt to ‘raise’ a romantic dinner at an expensive restaurant of your choice? Shall I take both of you?†he commented jestingly, taking another sip from his wineglass.
He did not want to embarrass her too badly, but she seemed to be tough enough to handle some teasing. He did not mind losing, but winning was becoming his better option now as romantic encounters were not in his best interests.
