Jade's helpless tone was evident as Valentino glanced over at her, but instead of acknowledging her feelings, he simply said, "It's good that you know."
Jade sat there silently, feeling powerless, as Valentino stood up and towered over her. He commanded, "Get up and eat something. I have something to do outside."
Jade couldn't help but ask, "Now?"
Her confusion was met with a noncommittal "Hmm," from Valentino.
As he looked down at her, Jade took a deep breath and summoned the courage to speak up. "Can I ask anything?"
"Go to see..." Valentino paused, drawing out the tension before finally saying, "A gentleman."
Jade was initially baffled by this cryptic response until she realized that Valentino meant he would meet Hank..