Chapter 22

"Deal?"

"Yes, you want to court me, right? Then, I'll give you a chance if you win this deal."

He hesitated for a moment. "Alright, I'm listening. What's the deal?"

I looked him straight in the eyes. "If you want to court me, then you have to prove that you're sincere and capable of change. You must track down every woman from your past whom you've hurt or wronged. You must apologize to each one of them sincerely, and if possible, make amends. You need to clear your reputation as a famous actor by showing genuine remorse and taking responsibility for your actions."

His brows furrowed slightly, clearly taken aback. I know he will never agree to this, or maybe he can't because it will damage his pride. Will he apologize to all the women he hurt? I don't even know how many they are, but I know there are many. He talks too much.

He blinked. "That sounds like a lot..."

See? He will never do it.

"It is," I affirmed firmly. "But if you truly want to pursue a relationship with me, you'll have