Chapter 79: News Blowout
"Listen, is it true that you met with Steven Rush and Willy Wagner?"
Rob felt a foreboding feeling occupy him as he heard that question. The uneasy feeling, that wasn’t letting him sleep till now, amplified hearing Todd’s question. Rob’s frown grew as he processed Todd’s question and wondered what was happening.
"Why do you ask?" Rob asked suspiciously.
"So, you did it meet them," Todd said excitedly. "You did meet them, right?"
"I never said that," Rob said defensively.
"Come on, you can tell me. Anyway, it is not going to be much of a secret for long. I mean, the story is going to break out tomorrow morning. So, it is no use hiding from me. You don’t need to worry about me blabbing about something I shouldn’t. You can trust me," Todd spoke.
"Wait, wait, wait," Rob cut in hastily. "What story? Todd, what are you even talking about?" Rob asked in confusion.
"Huh, don’t need to play coy, Rob. I always knew that you had great potential. How about giving me an exclusive? Just do a favor for a friend here. You wouldn’t regret it. I would make you look like a million dollars in my article," Todd spoke not really answering Rob’s question.
"Todd, Todd, Todd! Can you explain things first? What story are you talking about?" Rob said in exasperation.
"What story I am talking about? You gotta be kidding me, Rob. Come on, by now most people in the circle have heard about it. It is going to be all over the papers tomorrow," Todd said a little testily.
"Todd, I don’t really know what you are talking about," Rob said massaging his brows. "A little clarification would be nice here."
"So, you didn’t meet Steven Rush and Willy Wagner?"