Alice’s POV
Liam sat there grinning, like he was watching a stand-up comedy show. He was clearly having the time of his life.
I sat frozen, glaring at him with frustration bubbling inside me. "Why didn’t you tell me he was here?" I mouthed, my words tight with annoyance.
He shrugged, his smile unwavering.
"Do I have to tell you to leave before you do so?" Brian said, his voice colder now, directed at Liam.
Liam scoffed, a smirk creeping onto his face. “This is where you get it wrong. If you’re about to steal my date, the least you can do is ask nicely.”
“Choose wisely,” Brian’s voice dropped, serious now, “You either leave or I pull out from investing in your little boy play you’re about to start.”
The smile on Liam’s face disappeared like a puff of smoke. “I can’t believe you’re t
