Chapter 496 Both Intoxicated

• The words hung in the air, a challenge to any man's fortitude. For Finnegan, they struck a nerve he could no longer ignore.
• Romona's taunts were relentless, and Finnegan, despite his irritation, had to endure them because of her standing. “Speak as you wish,” he retorted with a hint of vexation, “A true gentleman doesn't argue with a lady.”
• “But hiding behind platitudes doesn't change what you are—a coward,” Romona shot back with a sneer.