On His Dime

After the contract was signed, Roland got up to leave.

Daphne smiled at him. "Since you're already here, why not join us for a meal?"

Although she wasn't particularly fond of playboys like Roland, business was business. She decided maintaining surface cordiality was the way to go.

Roland loosened his tie and politely declined with a smile. "It would be my honor to dine with both of you, but I have