Chapter 319

KING Ipull out my cell phone and dial Mason’s number, already regretting not heading straight to his office after my meeting with Kendra McIntyre, the owner of Matrix, the club where Cassidy Jones worked. It was a productive use of my time though. The owner gave me insight into the clientele and confirmed my father wasn’t a regular patron. He only ever seemed to be there when Cassidy was working. Matrix is closer to my apartment, but the latter is missing one vital thing—Mason fucking James. “Hey, calling to check in,” I tell him. “I don’t have anything significant to update, but I’m not going to make it to your office.” “Where are you?” he asks. The door to my apartment snaps shut behind me. “I literally just got home.” “Fuck.” He lets out a sigh. “I wish I was there with you. I have back-to-back meetings until seven. Remind me to pass our European clients to our new marketing VP when she starts.” I kick off my boots. “I wish you were here too, Playboy. I fucking miss you.” He laughs,