Renee Morgan thought he would refuse like last time, but he replied quickly.
He said,
"I'll treat you."
Renee: "..."
Normally, when a man doesn't want a woman to pay, he'll just discreetly cover the bill himself. But with him, it was direct—he made it clear he'd host.
Definitely a steel-willed type, zero pretense.
"Alright, I'll wait for your timing." Renee typed a line and sent it over.
Ethan Sterling replied almost instantly.
He said, "Anytime works for me."
Renee: "..."
Even words that would normally come off as flirty, Officer Sterling could, through a screen, still fill with a sharp, iron-blooded vibe.
It was clear he was just stating the fact—he really did have the time, anytime was fine.
Renee considered his current situation—there was no room for delay. She replied, "I have an audition tomorrow, should be done by afternoon. How about dinner?"
