Coincidentally enough, Eve is also taking a break at that time, and I see her head into the alley. My plan is to go strike up a conversation with her, but when I near the door, I hear her voice. She’s speaking to somebody.

“I’ve been very careful. Nobody knows…Yes, yes. I understand. But as long as I keep a low profile, nobody’s going to figure anything out, are they?”

There’s a long pause, and I hold my breath, eavesdropping on her phone call.

She sounds a little angry but mostly ...