Mason Rebuilds Without Her Money
Chapter 18 - Mason Rebuilds Without Her Money
Bennett Home Systems emerged from bankruptcy as a worker-owned company called Open Hearth Controls.
Mason returned after three years—not as owner, but as a salaried engineer under independent supervision.
He paid restitution from future earnings.
He stopped calling the company his father’s gift.
At Claire’s apartment, he once tried to apologize by explaining how much Richard had manipulated him.
Claire interrupted.
“I know he manipulated you. What did you choose?”
Mason thought.
“I enjoyed not asking where the money came from.”
That answer allowed a more honest relationship to begin.
They did not become close immediately.
They met for coffee.
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They discussed books before finances.
When Claire canceled because of fatigue, Mason did not make her recovery about his guilt.
