Third-Person POV:

“That’s not what I meant,” Eric’s expression didn’t change, though there was a business-like air to him now as he spoke. “If you could help me, maybe I could…”

“Stop right there. I don’t make deals with scumbags,” Alice interrupted, her smile polite but distant, even cold. “You know me well enough—I’m soft in some ways, but stubborn in others.”

Eric brought the cigarette to his lips, taking a deep drag, his voice still calm. “If I help you ruin Robert and Katy’s wedding, do you think…”

“You can’t,” Alice said, turning away. She used a shark clip to secure her long hair. “I can’t stand men who...