Liora’s POV
Mina had barely reached the bar before Alice turned her attention back to me. For a moment, neither of us said anything. The music was loud around us, people moving across the dance floor, glasses clinking as waiters passed between tables, but somehow the space between Alice and me felt strangely quiet. She smiled, it was a pleasant smile. The kind of smile that would probably look completely harmless to anyone watching from across the room.
I knew better.
“So,” she said, settling back in her chair, “how are things at Reeve Holdings?”
I wasn't expecting the question. “They're good.”
“You enjoy working there?”
“Yes.”
Alice nodded slowly. “I imagine it must be interesting.”
“It is.”
She picked up her drink and took a small sip.
“Ezra has always been very particular abou
