Chapter 79

The car hummed steadily as we drove through the city streets, but my thoughts were anything but calm.

It was like a raging hurricane.

I glanced at Jason, who was staring out the window, lost in thought as he drove. It wasn't often I saw him this pensive.

"So," I started, breaking the silence, "what do you think about the whole mark thing?"

Jason sighed, not bothering to look at me. "It wasn't exactly on my list of priorities, if that's what you're asking."

I raised an eyebrow. "Oh? And what is on your list of priorities, then?"

He leaned back, his arms folded. "Outsmart my enemies. Get my company back on track. Stray as far away from the Lincoln name as humanly possible. Ping-pong with Joselle and her little schemes. You know, just the basics."

I snorted. "Ping-pong with Joselle? That's a weird way to put it."

"She likes to play games," Jason said dryly, finally glancing at me. "I'm just making sure she doesn't win."