Aliyah didn’t plan to confront her. But when she opened the front door and saw Courtney standing there, dressed like she was ready for a date and not a casual visit, something in her snapped.

“What are you doing here?” Aliyah asked, her tone firm and unwelcoming.

Courtney smiled, though her eyes narrowed with disdain. “I came to drop off some files Marion left at the office. He asked me to.”

Aliyah didn’t believe her, but she stepped aside. “Then give them to him. He’s in the ...