"I'm a decent person, don't joke with me." Adam Howard habitually pulled out his cigarette pack, choosing one to place in his mouth.
Before he could light it up to start smoking, Adam was kicked under the table.
"Ouch! Who kicked me?"
No one responded, but everyone was eyeing Adam.
Adam gave a bitter smile, "If you don't want me to smoke, just say so, kicking is not gentleman-like or lady-like behavior."
Raising his eyebrows slightly, Adam's gaze fell on Valerie, "You don't have to look down on me like that. I'm really a nice guy. I can even teach you how to identify jerks."
"You teach me? Could you withstand a punch from me? If he's a jerk, I can squash him on my own."
Suddenly, many people squinted their eyes and laughed, looking at Adam.
Adam muttered, "Women should be a bit gentler. You frighten men away even before you get into a relationship, always threatening to beat people up."
