William, Nathaniel Smith, and Theo Hughes went to a nearby lake for fishing.
Lila, on the other hand, decided to stay behind.
Since William had made it clear he didn't want to discuss business while fishing, she hadn't planned to accompany them. Fishing with two older men didn't sound like a delightful experience, especially with William around – a man who seemed to have a knack for annoying people. After some thought, Lila concluded it was best to stay away from potential aggravations.
"Alice, have you become close with William recently?" Lila, lingering in William's yard, tried to strike up a conversation with Alice, hoping to get some information.
Alice and Lila had created a group chat with others, and had previously discussed William. But as it stands now, Alice undoubtedly knows William best, even if it's just the tip of the iceberg.
