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“Oh, um... it’s mostly content creation for brands.”

“Oh, really? I was just talking to Sasha. You know Sasha, right?”

Alice nodded, unsure of where this was going.

“I think she might be looking for someone in content creation. If you started working for the Magic organization, you could be so much closer to all of us.”

“You just want all of us to work here,” she said, trying to joke her way out of it. Her brother was the team’s physician, while her sister was the only one who, somehow, didn’t still live in Glendale and work with the Magic.

“It’s just handy to have all my chickees in one nest,” she said, pinching her cheeks.

This is why she couldn’t work here. She was fairly certain her mom would show up to work and pinch her cheeks, then tell her she needed to take her job more seriously and buckle down and leave.

“Sasha,” her mom said, calling over one of the most beautiful women she’s ever seen in real life.

She walked over in a low-cut purple satin dress with a high slit. Her silver shoes sparkled, and a big, fat diamond ring on her hand collected all the light in the room.

“Hello, Mrs. Wagner, What can I do for you?”

“I wanted to introduce you to my daughter, Alice.”

Sasha turned her gaze on her and smiled and brushed her wavy ebony hair behind her shoulder. “I believe we met at the gala in the spring, but it’s nice to see you again,” she said, offering her hand.

“I was just telling her that you are looking to hire someone in content creation,” said her mother, smiling at Alice.

“I am. I hired two new people at the start of the season, but one didn’t work out. Are you experienced in content creation?”

Alice nodded and went to open her mouth, but before she could get anything out of her mother said, “She is. Her job has her working on Christmas and traveling, and I think having her here would be great.”

Sasha peered at her mom, taking her in. She got the feeling Sasha could see through her mother’s bullshit, which was good. But did that mean she could see through her bullshit, too? That might not be as good.

“Here, let me get your contact information, and after our road trip, I’ll set up a meeting and see if we can make something work out.”

“Oh, umm, okay. Thanks,” said Alice, giving Sasha her contact info.

“Excuse me, can I steal her for a moment?” said Conner McPhee.

Alice’s nerves went through the roof. He was one of the most handsome men she’d ever seen in real life. Though more than that, he reminded her of Taylor, who she had been checking the door for every five minutes.

“Of course, you two have fun! This is a party, after all,” her mother said to them.

They left, leaving Alice alone with her mom.

“Why did you do that?” Alice demanded.

“Do what?” her mom asked innocently.

“Tell her I’m looking for a job.”

Which she was... but her mom didn’t know that.

“I just think if there is a job you could do and be close to all of us, it’s probably the best-case scenario.”

“What’s that supposed to mean?” Alice asked, her hackles starting to rise.

“Nothing, darling, I’m just saying with your track record?—”

“Don’t.”

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