Jerome might appear to be benevolent, but he was in fact the tyrannical leader of Smith Group.

Linux did not want to speak to him any further nor have anything to do with him, for he was afraid that Connie and Hilda might get harmed by him. They had a harmonious family currently, and he did not want it to be destroyed by someone else.

In the end, their discussion did not lead to any partnerships, but Hilda was still glad for having this talk. Jerome even gave her the umbrella. In return, Hilda passed him some local specialties.

Before dinner time, they bade each other farewell.

Hilda and Linux...