Nancy had grown up being told she was beautiful. It was something she recognized in herself. She didn't say it out loud, sure, but, she knew it. She knew that others found her attractive, at least. And that Coward did, too.

Oh, she'd sleep with him in an instant if he asked.

"Thank you. I really, really mean it. For the dress, the necklace, what I'm sure is going to be a marvelous dinner." She fanned at her face a little. "If I was upset you left so quickly, you've more than made up for it, Lord Coward."