It is. If you find out about it. Or if you suspect that is what the relationship is built upon.

[ And the seeds have already been planted. Chilton is suspicious of David's motives. He won't be easy to trust any offered friendship. ]

Is there anything of value he can offer to you? If there is not, then you did the right thing in severing your ties. If there is, then you could always play the game back -- use him for what he is useful for and toss him aside when you are done. You are the one who deserves to gain the most, my friend.