The two of them were in the thick of a heated exchange when Dn cut in, "If there''s nothing pressing, I''m heading out."


    Jackson took a deep breath, pointing an using finger right at him. "Just look at him, would you? We mention girls, and he''s ready to bolt. You think he''s waiting on someone? It''s a wonder he''s not hitched to hisputer already. I bet he''ll spend his days hugging his piles of cash."


    Dn turned away, not even bothering to respond. ra found the whole situation amusing as the door to the private room clicked shut behind them.


    Dn caught her softughter and felt a bit miffed. "Is it that funny?" he asked, the words almost grinding out through gritted teeth.


    ra''sughter came to an abrupt halt. "I just think Jackson made a good point. But there''s nothing wrong with the way you are. It''s rare to find someone like you these days."


    Someone that''s genuine in love, willing to wait patiently for years.


    Dn lowered his eyshes, staying silent. ra wheeled him out, and they passed by several people who nodded and greeted Dn with respect. He barely acknowledged them, lost in his own thoughts.


    Once in the car, ra was about to hit the road when he mentioned, "I''m a bit hungry."


    Her boss was hungry, so naturally, she had toe up with a solution. But all the fancy restaurants needed reservations, and she doubted Dn would be up for a casual spot.


    Just as she was about to suggest something, he asked, "Can''t we go to your ce?"


    Her mind went nk for a moment before she declined. "Well, it wasn''t a big deal before, but now I have a boyfriend. Being alone with another guy might raise eyebrows, and my boyfriend is the jealous type. He even asked me tonight who''s better, you or him, so it''s a bit..."


    She spoke hesitantly. It used to be no problem to invite Dn over, but now she had to navigate these waters carefully. And to be honest, if her boyfriend invited another woman to his ce, she''d definitely feel uneasy too. She worried Dn might be upset, especially since the contract issue had just been settled a few hours ago, and she was still in a sort of redemption phase. Rejecting his simple dinner request seemed like a faux pas.


    Dn''s lips curled into a slight smile. "Yeah, having a boyfriend means you''ve gotta be mindful of these things. Make sure to turn down other guys this way too."


    ra let out a sigh of relief, her mood lightening. "That''s why I''ve always thought you''re a good man. You''re considerate and understanding. Though we can''t head to my ce, I can take you to this diner. As long as you don''t mind. Megan rmended it to me. It''s supposed to be really good."


    Dn gazed out the window. Though his emotions were hard to read, ra sensed he was in a good mood. He leaned back, his eyshes fluttering slightly. "Alright, let''s go then."


    The car pulled up in front of the diner, and ra helped Dn out, only to spot Megan inside. Megan was wearing an apron, helping serve dishes. When she saw ra and Dn, she nearly dropped what she was carrying and managed a smile. "ra, Mr. Dn."


    ra wheeled Dn to a clean table and then pulled Megan aside. "Are you working here?"


    "No, this is my uncle''s ce. I just help out when I''ve got time and get some free snacks in return." As she spoke, her eyes asionally flickered to Dn.


    ra patted her shoulder. "Bring out the best dishes, but keep it mild. Mr. Dn seems to prefer a more gentle vor."