"Where?" Wilbur asked. "The private room in the banquet hall." "Let's go, then. We should be heading back after that's done, too," said Wilbur. Charlie nodded, and the three of them made their way over to the banquet hall. Not long after, they were led to the back of the hall where Dillon was waiting with two assistants. Dillon hurried over at the sight of them, extending a hand to them as he greeted them warmly. Wilbur shook Dillon's hand, who said, "Mister Wilbur Penn, it's truly an honor. First of all, I would like to apologize on behalf of the president to you about the incident with Atrus Wood. The entire plan had been orchestrated by Atrus in secret, and the president knew nothing about it." "Alright, sure. I hope your president doesn't take me for a fool, though," said Wilbur. Dillon smiled. "We would never dare to do something like that. The president greatly admires your power and hosted this banquet just because he wanted to be your friend." "Be my friend?"
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