Chapter 299

MASON Istare out my office window, admiring the incredible view of the Hudson. It’s the kind you could get used to when you see it almost every day, but when you really pay attention and look at it, it will take your breath away. I’ve been lucky enough to travel the world, but there’s nowhere quite like New York. There’s a knock at my open door, and my secretary says, “Mr. Blackthorn is here to see you, sir.” Deborah only calls me sir when I have an unfamiliar visitor. Outside of that, we’re very informal. “Show him in.” I brace myself and turn around. True to his word, he’s wearing a suit and tie. I expected him to look out of place, maybe a little uncomfortable given how well he rocked the laid-back vibe yesterday, but he looks just as good in a suit. Damn him. He glances around the room like he’s expecting an ambush. “I thought I was reporting to Elijah?” “Elijah has taken a last-minute trip, so you’ll be dealing with me. You think you can handle that?” He arches an eyebrow. “Do you