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Charlie had heard of Lucas' appointment as Secretary-General and recognized him immediately. Beaming, he greeted the latter, "Good day, Mr. Keller!"

Lucas suppressed his rage as he looked at Charlie impassively, "And you are?"

"Charlie Shepherd of the Shepherd family in Southdale. We're rather big in the medical industry," Charlie introduced himself with a gleam in his eyes. "My father and I have met you before."@@novelbin@@