She kept him waiting, and she'll suffer for it.
Harry Stone thought he was past his feelings for her. He was wealthier than he could have ever imagined when he was dating Elle Trager back in his college days. He was one of the most powerful men in the city. The way he dropped everything at her whim, though, showed him how weak he was. Without a moment's notice, he pushed away the only other woman in his life for the chance at a renewed relationship with her.
But when she stands him up, he toughens up. She would learn to regret toying with his emotions: he'd make sure of it.