During lunch, Mr. Heine observed Ron and three youngsters (Zula, Allen, and Julius) who arrived with him. It is obvious that Ron is the leader of that team and that all four of them are truly knowledgeable.
Mr. Heine clearly heard ten people taking turns and discussing current trends on the market and they provided insights about Mr. Heine's business, risks, partners, and competitors. Ron listened and asked meaningful questions while reading the reports people handed him before giving the reports to Zula, Allen, or Julius. It seems that they divided the work and each is responsible for a different area, all under Ron's guidance.
Mr. Heine's heart ached. That is his son. The one he lost. Ron looks like a young business owner and Mr. Heine would be proud to call him his heir.
Mr. Heine didn't dare act too familiar with Ron because of how much he wronged him, and also because Ron is obviously someone important under Jeffrey White.