CHAPTER SIXTY - A Blast from the Past

Claire entered, finding Mason with his legal team. The tension in the room was palpable. "I'm sorry to interrupt," she said. "I thought you might need some dinner." Mason's expression softened slightly. "Thank you, Claire. That's very thoughtful. But I'm afraid we still have a lot to discuss here." Claire nodded, setting the food down on a side table. "Of course. I'll see you at home?" Mason's gaze had already returned to the documents spread out before him. "Yeah, I'll try not to be too late." As Claire left the office, she couldn't shake the feeling that she was losing Mason to this crisis. The man she had fallen in love with in Paris seemed to be slipping away, replaced by someone consumed by stress and determination. Days turned into weeks, and the lawsuit showed no signs of resolution. The media coverage was relentless, with new allegations and theories emerging daily. Paparazzi had taken to camping outside their apartment building, making it difficult for Claire and Mason t