Of course I read it all! You never know what important tidbits I might pick up!
I think your H is feeling guilt, but clearly he isn't really interested in doing anything about it. It isn't like you haven't given him the opportunity. I think he knows that he is giving up someone great, and he doesn't really understand why himself. Not much you can do about that. If he really doesn't want a D, he is going to have to actually use words now!
I think if you flirted with me the way you've been flirting with CEO I would need some sort of resuscitation!