All Chapters of One Night With The Mafia Heir : Chapter 31

**Liam’s POV**The noise from the ballroom faded behind me as I stepped out to the balcony.Finally, a breath of fresh air.The city lights stretched far below, sharp and alive, but I felt none of it. I just needed a break from the noise, the fake smiles, and… her.I loosened my tie, feeling the weight of the evening pressing down on me.I heard footsteps behind me. “Thought I’d find you out here,” a familiar voice said.I turned slightly and Alex was walking toward me with two glasses of whiskey in his hand.He offered one with a smirk. “You look like you need this.”I took it without a word and leaned against the railing. “Didn’t expect to see you tonight,” I said after a moment.He shrugged. “You know me. Always where the money and power gather.”I gave a dry laugh. “Figures.”For a while, we stood in silence, the city wind brushing against us. Then he spoke again.“So… your wife,” he said, his tone light but curious. “Didn’t think marriage was your thing, Liam.”He waited, clearly