Chapter 13Penny stared out expansive windows over the lights of The Vegas Strip. The apartment, in her estimation anyway, had to be one of the loveliest in the entire city. Contemporary furnishings and modern stainless appliances reflected the twinkle of neon lights. Day or night, everything sparkled, illuminating the gleaming white paint and the appliances. At night, multihued rainbows bounced across the ceiling. Custom tiled floors, luxurious linens in dreamy muted tones made her feel she had slipped into a dream. Everything seemed perfect. Julian had insisted on providing them with concierge services for everything. Like royalty, she had a car or groceries at her disposal any time. John could walk to The Magnifique building site, located only two bustling blocks away.
Her cell rang, an
