Before this encounter, Alban had long heard about Linux, and he also knew that Winnifred had invited him to the annual meeting.

What he did not know was that Linux and Hilda knew each other.

As Alban's reputation preceded him, Linux inched forward and shook his hand. "Master Alban, I've heard a lot about you."

The two had a friendly encounter.

For reasons unbeknownst to him, Alban felt that there was something strangely familiar about Linux although they had never met. He had only ever seen him featured on the covers of certain business magazines.

"Mr. Jordan, do you know Hilda?" Alban asked, eyebrows raising in surprise.

Hilda jumped in...