CHAPTER SEVENTY-NINE - An Unexpected Visit

"Do you?" Mason stood up abruptly, pacing the room like a caged animal. "Because sometimes I wonder if you understand anything about what I'm going through." The words stung Claire like a physical blow. She felt her own anger rising to match his. "That's not fair, Mason. I've been here, supporting you through all of this. I've put my own career on hold, moved across the country for you!" Mason laughed mirthlessly. "Oh, so now I'm supposed to be grateful? Is that it? You think your presence here somehow makes up for the fact that I'm about to lose everything I've worked for?" Claire stood up, her hands clenched into fists at her sides. "That's not what I meant, and you know it. I'm trying to be understanding, but you're making it impossible!" "Understanding?" Mason's voice rose to a shout. "You have no idea what it's like to build something from nothing, to pour your heart and soul into a company, only to have it ripped away because of some ridiculous lawsuit!" "And whose fault is