"Yes, because the manipulators and thieves of the world need someone to manipulate and thieve from. Excuse me if I don't want the world trying to take advantage of me. It's bad enough I'm a woman and women are treated so archaically. If I have to be rude, bitchy, and abrasive to get some sort of respect or whatever, then so what? You knew what you were getting when you married me, Ethan." Her hands came up to cover his. "You knew what I'm like. Don't start regretting it now."