"That's why I told Miss Brown I didn't mind the background. I will be your background in the future. I will defend you, and she should leave you alone."

Luna was taken aback by his reaction. "Are you serious?"

"You can ask her if you don't believe it."

For some reason, her face flushed. "Well, then, she's probably pissed."

"I'm not responsible for that."

She fixed her gaze on him. "There is one question in particular that piques my interest. May I inquire?"

"You may proceed."

"Why do you like me when you have so many other women at your side? Is it because I'm poor and different from the...