“He won’t speak of it over the line. He says that you have incurred no debt with him for asking the question. He will only speak to Dresden. Personally.” Marcone lifted his eyebrows. “Interesting.” “I thought so,” Gard said. “Ahem,” I said. “Who wants to meet me?” “My . . . employer,” Gard said. “Donar Vadderung, CEO of Monoc Securities.”