"Thank you for meeting me, Deputy. You were an amazing company." Ian complimented. He was secretly happy that their meeting had been fruitful and his aims were achieved. Valerie looked less troubled and there was even a joyful glint in her eyes. His words had been effective and she had stopped tormenting herself.
When it was time to pay the bill, Ian unlocked his phone, only to stop when the lady snatched the bill from him.
"What's wrong, Deputy?" He quirked his brow in confusion.
"You arranged the meeting and I will pay for the bill." She stated and unlocked her phone.
"But that is not how it works. I invited you out and I must pay for it." Ian disagreed without holding back. "You may invite me out some other time and you can treat me then. But right now, I'll be paying for it."
