Chapter 296

MASON “How was the trip, Boss?” Hayden asks in greeting. The human resources executive is perched on the edge of my secretary’s desk outside my office like he’s been waiting for my return. Please tell me there’s been no more drama in my absence.Elijah didn’t mention any, but sometimes Hayden likes to filter bad news through me instead of taking it to my older brother. “Good. Got what I needed to do done. Everything okay?” He nods. “Yeah. I was just passing by your office and …” He looks at the closed door. “Wondered if you were back yet, and then I saw you walking down the hall.” “Hey!” Elijah places a warm, strong hand on my shoulder from behind. “It’s good to have you back. I have someone you need to meet.” I suspect it’s the hotshot.He started Monday, and Elijah says he’s good, so he must be. My brother isn’t easily impressed. But that’s all I know about the guy. Since his work for our company isn’t exactly common knowledge, I don’t ask for more details in front of Hayden. I follow