Morgan was extremely pleased by the seating arrangement. He sat opposite Emily while Kiba sat next to him.
Suzane was opposite Kiba. On the extra seat, next to Kiba, was Olly.
"Didn't expect to see you here," Morgan started the conversation.
"I was just here for dinner with my new acquaintance," Emily politely pointed towards Kiba, "He was nice enough to accompany me."
She believed it would be unfair and rude if she ignored Kiba's existence after all he has done.
"I see," Morgan glanced at Kiba with slight mockery, "Is he clear of the investigation?"
"Yes," Emily nodded, "How is your work going on?"
Morgan and Emily started conversing with each other. It was mostly Morgan making the conversation so that Kiba wouldn't get a chance to participate.
Kiba, on the other hand, took out his cell phone. He opened an encrypted messenger app and wrote a message.
~tring~
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