Chapter 12 Two Can Play the Game

I knew the opportunity had arrived when I received an invitation to Sean's cocktail party. He had made his intentions clear. If I wanted peace, I needed to figure out his motives. "Any updates on Olivia?" I was in the dressing room, where my stylist helped me to match my hairstyle and my jewelry for the night. I looked up and saw Cliff through the reflection in the mirror. He sat behind me and was busy going through photos on his camera. Caught unaware, he looked up after hearing my question. "She hasn't shown up since, but I believe she's by Sean's side." My stylist clipped the pearl earrings on my ears. After she left, I touched my expensive jewelry. "We've worked together for a while now. I have trust in you," I said to a man dressed like a waiter. Reuben West chuckled breezily and sassily flashed me an "okay" gesture. "You have nothing to worry about as long as you pay up." Before that waiter left the dressing room, he added, "By the way, boss, just call me Reuben." I