I grab two more drinks, not wanting to risk being without. He stands behind me getting called into a conversation with someone. I stay leaning against the bar until his conversation is over so I don’t have to get introduced to this one, there will be plenty more when my emotions aren’t all over the place. I just lean there letting the alcohol work its way into my system, lessening some of the emotions the past hour has stirred.
As soon as the man Mason is talking to walks away I go back to his side, signaling for him to lead the way. He brings me around the room, introducing me to board members and other high-level executives. Some people like Alec are Mr. Johnson's personal friends and acquaintances. Mason seems to know most. Everyone is eager to talk to him, lots trying to get informati
