Ariel's POV
"Who was that?" Malcolm finally asked, breaking the awkward silence that filled the room just after Matt left the room.
I took a deep breath and then replied, "Nobody important." I reached for my pen.
Malcolm didn't say anything. He just kept staring at me. I could tell he wasn't satisfied with my response.
"He is just an investor. A very proud one."
"Yeah, I know him. Matthew Garfield, but... you just arrived in Chicago and he is addressing you by your first name. He knew your name."
"Most people in this industry will know my name by the end of the week," I tried to shift his focus. "That's the point."
"Okay." Malcolm said and relaxed back in his chair.
"Fine," I groaned. I wasn't ready to sit with another awkward silence. "He was here yesterday. A few minutes after I'
