After a long pause, Dylan finally spoke. “Imogen, I haven’t done well enough. I’ll work harder and do better in the future.”

“I’ll be attending a banquet this Saturday, and I’ll need someone to accompany me. See if you’re free.”

The surprise came so suddenly that Dylan jerked his head up, staring at Imogen in a delighted disbelief. “Imogen, are you talking to me?”

“Is there anyone else here besides us?”

This guy could be so dense sometimes.

Dylan grinned from ear to ear. “I was just afraid I misheard. Imogen, I’m always free. Whenever you need someone to accompany you to events or social engagements, just let me know.

“I’d be more than happy to go with you and to be your protector.”

Even if she did not invite him, if he found out she was attending some banquet, he would find a way to get an invitation and follow her anyway.

He could not risk letting another man steal his Fox away.

From what he knew, many wealthy madams in Huntington had their eyes on Imogen, hoping she would b