Jason sat down across from Scarlett, his expression stern. "What do you want to talk about?" he asked, his voice raspy.
Scarlett looked at him and thought for a moment. "About us."
Jason played with the cigarette in his hand silently, waiting for her to continue.
"I know I asked you for this collaboration, but since you agreed, it means that our relationship should be equal."
"I'm sorry," Jason apologized again, bracing himself for Scarlett's potential withdrawal. "I respect all your decisions."
Scarlett shook her head. Running away from problems wouldn't solve anything, so she told him, "I don't want to leave. I want to talk about how we should continue this collaboration."
She emphasized the word "collaboration," making it clear that she was well aware of her current situation and
