Chapter 180

Alicia took her new car for a test drive and, using it as an excuse, brought Serena back to her shared apartment.

Even by car, the trip took 40 minutes.

Serena stepped out and took in the sight of the cramped, dark buildings, packed so tightly they blocked out the sky.

Following Alicia through a maze of twists and turns, she entered the apartment. It was a tiny, subdivided unit split into six rooms.

Alicia's personal space was a mere 15-square-feet single room.

Just then, a male roommate from the next unit walked past them toward the kitchen. Upon seeing them, he suddenly let out a low whistle, his gaze full of sleazy intent.

Serena instantly got goosebumps.

"No way. You're moving!" She grabbed Alicia's wrist.

Within ten minutes, Serena had arranged for a moving company and secured a one-bedroom apartment near Amber Group.

Alicia could hardly protest.

woman took in the south-facing unit with its spacious

you sure

a favor between friends of Wynne-and

the keys and, before Alicia could argue, swiftly made her

her car, her gaze landed on the document folder in the backseat- evidence of Bryan

stepped on the gas and

way, Alicia sent a long,

listened to the voice message, then called her back. "Just settle in. Also, let's go

the conversation ended,

respectfully, "Ms. Serena, Mr. Jansen and Ms. Sarah

I haven't had her

straight for the dining room, placing the document folder

darkened. "That

Furious, she stormed downstairs.

could say a word, Serena's fingertips

brother, Bryan Lloyd, works as an accountant at Amber Group? I was thinking we could go over his accounts during dinner. Or, we could always wait until Dad is home tomorrow or

did she find out?

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