"Okay, I got it," Tobias responded quickly, forcing a smile onto his face.
Just then, Karen descended the stairs, her heels clicking sharply against the hardwood floor. "Oh my, what a day. The last few times I tried to meet with Mr. White, he barely even looked in my direction. But today, he shows up at my event—because of his apprentice, no less."
Wesley rolled his eyes, leaning back slightly. "Isn't it because you called me? Otherwise, why would I bother coming here at all?"
Karen shot him a pointed look. "You haven't seen your apprentice in ages. Don't you think it's about time you caught up?"
It turned out that during Karen's years abroad, she and Wesley had kept in touch.
Wesley sank into a nearby chair with a heavy sigh. "Alright, Mr. Wilson, let's get to the point. What exactly
