“Fine,” I replied simply.

“I see. Well, do you know why you’re here with me tonight?” Ren asked in a light tone, his eyes never leaving my face. Ren has not eaten at all. Clearly food was not on his mind right now.

“Yes. I know why I’m supposed to be with you tonight…but…I don’t know why it has to be me,” I replied honestly. Out of all those women, why must it be me?

“Good question. To be honest, it doesn’t matter to me who is sitting opposite me right now. It could be you…or it could be any other woman,” Ren replied emotionlessly.

“Then…can you please just send...