The clicking of the shoes against the white marble floor echoed in the corridor, drawing the attention of people. Lester marched towards the group gracefully even though his leg was hurting very much.
Not letting it appear on his face, Lester smiled at the bald man in the centre-Ripon.
"Fancy seeing you here, Mr Ripon." The man didn't miss the sarcasm in Lester's voice but smiled anyway.
"It is fancy seeing you here, Mr Lester Wright. Seems like you have developed affection towards the Vincardine."
Ripon's comment didn't go well with Lester. If only he could have that man's neck in his hands!
Clearing his throat, Augustus mediated between the two men, who were glaring at each other with fake smiles plastered on their faces.
"Now that everyone is here, I suggest that we should go to the meeting room. Theodora, please send some snacks for our guest."
He cast a meaningful glance in his wife's way. The wise woman caught the underlined meaning in it easily.
