Brittany stared at the message, her heart skipping a beat. Westbrook Apartment? That was one of the most high-end complexes in downtown Willow City. The price per square foot was sky-high—there was no way rent could be as low as a thousand dollars a month. "Emily, are you sure this isn't a scam? How could an apartment in Westbrook be that cheap?" Brittany quickly replied. "Oh, don't worry about it! It's only a thousand dollars—worst-case scenario, I lose a little money. No big deal!" Emily's message came with her usual carefree attitude. Brittany couldn't help but smile wryly. She knew Emily well enough—if she was this nonchalant about it, she must have her reasons. "Alright, just be careful. Call me if anything happens." She sent back, still a little uneasy. Just then—knoc

