At one point he glanced at the partnership deck and then back at me.
“Everett Tech,” he said carefully. “That’s your company?”
“One of them,” I said.
There was a tiny silence after that. Delicious in its restraint.
He leaned back, trying to regain footing. “Interesting.”
It was the only word he had.
After the meeting, he caught me near the elevators.
“Chase,” he said, forcing a grin. “Had no idea you were involved on this side.”
“I’ve been involved from the beginning.”
“Right. Well.” He chuckled softly. “Small world.”
“Not that small.”
His smile weakened. “Look, about last night. Just messing around.”
