The Price of Reputation

Coralie took a deep breath and did not respond to Dane.

The car drove along the avenue until it came to the familiar apartment. Coralie frowned and said, "Why do you take me here?"

"Have dinner."

Coralie thought Dane was talking nonsense.

Dane stood at the door and stared at Coralie with amusement. "Why? Do you think I am cheating you?"

"Why don't you send me home?"

"I don't want to."

Coralie grit