"You might think this thing you claim to do, this seduction, is a replacement for what you've lost, and that taking things away from others is going to make you feel better, but it won't, Ed," she said softly, reaching the door, but not opening it yet. She turned to look at him. "The fact that you're loathe to snare me like you claim to snare women, it means there's more to you than what you say there is, Valmont. Don't forget that, because it's more important than anything else you just said. The way you cope, it isn't who you are." A sad smile. "Thank you for a lovely dinner," she said, then slipped out the door.