I didn’t respond. Leland’s eyes flicked between us, confused.
“What offer?” Leland asked, narrowing his eyes.
“Oh,” Rex grinned, all teeth. “He didn’t tell you? Wow. That stings. Guess you’re not as in-the-loop as you thought you were, Leland.”
I could feel Leland’s gaze burning into me.
“What’s he talking about, Fabian?” he asked.
“It’s nothing important,” I muttered. “Not worth entertaining.”
“Oh, it’s important,” Rex interjected. “A collaboration. My publication company with your precious MCC. Power meets influence, business meets media. The perfect storm. But of course…” He feigned sadness, “your boss turned it down. Must’ve thought you’d disapprove. Isn’t that sweet?”
“That’s not the point,” Leland snapped. “It’s the fact that you kept this from me.”
“I didn’t want to waste yo
