Chapter 56

• Mason was instantly on alert. He didn’t want it to be a bone of contention between them. Before he could say anything, Chris continued.
• “I know I busted your balls about it, and I probably overreacted. It just caught me off guard. Not like I liked the idea she wasn’t doing anything in the first place, but I figured she just needed time to figure out what she wanted to do. She worked hard in school. She probably just needs a break to sort herself out, and I’m not in a hurry for her to do that. She has me. I’ll provide anything she needs, and I don’t want her to feel pressured.” A massive surge of guilt hit Mason right in the gut. He’d definitely pressured Lisa. No doubt about that. Not that he regretted it. He’d be a damn liar if he said otherwise. But still…
• “She’s working great, Chris,” Mason said casually. “She’s smart, and she’s motivated. She’s already finding her place. She works her ass off, and she has her shit together. She wowed investors at the cocktail party she attended with me. Everyone at work seems to like her and has responded well to her presence. I’m sure many of them figure she got the job because of who she is, but she’s proven she deserves to be there.”