Chapter 380

Alexander

“Look, man, here’s the thing. Are you driving two hours each way to Connecticut every day? That’s insane. Total waste of time and resources.” Leo’s voice carried that particular blend of amusement and exasperation he reserved for my more questionable decisions. “You need a legitimate reason to be there. Something that doesn’t scream ‘obsessed ex-boss stalking former employee.’”

I frowned. “What are you suggesting?”

“I’ve got a real estate development project near Hartford. Mid-sized commercial property needs assessment and consultation before we move forward with the acquisition. Perfect excuse for you to be in Connecticut for, say, a week or two.”

“You want me to handle a consultation? Leo, I run Knight Industries. I don’t do field assessments.”

“Which is exactly why no one will question it if you decide to personally oversee this one. Call it due diligence. Call it hands-on leadership. Call it whatever the hell you want. I can hand ov