[ Warning: Unrequited Love, Complex emotional feelings, Potential emotional distress]
"You should have refused his request for dance," Maverick said in a displeased tone. "Because he did what we all were thinking about! He took you out of the ballroom in front of everyone, knowing damn well that you've a husband and daughter. Shameless man!"
"Maverick," she turns her face at him after fastening the seat belt around her. "Do not spoil your mood because of someone irrelevant. And I believe you trust me, I'll not do anything that will cause your reputation harm. I know how to control that freak, so relax."
"Let him try out everything that he wishes to. I'll crush his every attempt and challenge his self-esteem."
"Are you sure you can do that? Because he's the absolute psycho we are talking about," Maverick points out. "Isn't it better to avoid him than to face him? I fear you'll get influenced by his craziness and—"