"You find this amusing, President Zeke."
The matter between Theo and I had become the talk of the town. It would be quite difficult for one not to know.
Gareth looked at me, tenderness appearing in his eyes. "We've not met, have we, President Lane?"
"No. This would be our first meeting." I nodded.
He was speaking in a much softer tone now. "You look very much like an old friend of mine."
Of course, I knew who he meant by this 'old friend', yet I could not say anything.
Pretending to be confused, I asked, "What an honor. I wonder who this old friend of yours is?"
A cloud of mist shrouded Gareth's eyes. He looked as if he was recalling something. He came back to his senses after a while. Recovering his demeanor, Gareth shook his head and responded, "It's nothing. You've never met me, President Lane. Neither have you worked with Zeke Shimmer before. I wonder what's the purpose of your visit?"
Seeing Conner behind him, I was a little suspicious.
He could tell I was hesitant and smiled as he said, "He's a trusted person of mine. There's no harm saying what you wish, President Lane."
No matter how much he trusted him, he probably had no knowledge of the Yards, no?
Without batting an eyelid, I started, "I won’t hold back, then. What I want to discuss with you has to do with the Yard family…"
Hearing this, Gareth's expression changed vastly, and he turned back. "Wait for me outside."
Conner did not think Gareth would ask him to leave and was stunned for a moment. "Yes."
He then left and closed the door.
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