With Byte Company releasing its financial report for the previous year, it became the subject of whispers throughout Silicon Valley.
As if all the gossip quietly echoed its name, those who had once been indifferent began scheming to get a piece of the action.
Above all, Glenn Miller was the most proactive, turning up at Byte's office multiple times without an invitation.
But without exception, Glenn was every time courteously shown out by the receptionist.
Dean had said that Byte Company didn't need fair-weather partners, so no one dared to accept Glenn privately.
Turned away at the door, Glenn had no choice but to start taking a more circuitous route.
He targeted Durell; there was a clear debtor, and now perhaps only Durell could help him.
Glenn had figured out Durell's routine and had even located the restaurant Durell frequented.
"Durell, you've got to help me," Glenn pleaded as he "coincidentally" ran into him again at the restaurant.
