Chapter 175

"Yeah," Jason said. "UT for undergrad and my MBA."

"I’ve been thinking about getting my MBA," Crystal said.

"It’s funny," I observed. "When you meet this way, you don’t always have the usual small talk and get to know each other."

We laughed, and Crystal smiled mischievously.

"Yeah, but we got to figure out that we’re compatible in the most important way," she said.

"But, yeah," Jason continued. "John kind of took me under his wing, and we ended up having some good times. The place isn’t the same without you."

"Cheers to that," I said.

We clinked glasses.

"You’ve gotta learn to find the retired life, my man," I said.

"Well, if I can find a sweet deal like what you set up?" Jason said. "I’m all in!"

"I’ll have to file that away and see if I can help you with it," I said sincerely.

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