But Allison Brooks couldn’t focus on the mystery for long. The 20,000 dollars hanging over her head loomed large, casting a shadow on her thoughts.
Allie didn’t lack basic living expenses; her stepmother, Lisa Ruyan, deposited a set allowance into her account each month—just enough to cover her needs. However, this sudden financial burden left her scrambling for a solution.
Talking to Lisa? Not a chance. Allie couldn’t bring herself to ask.
And Liam Hart? She shook her head at the thought. She’d rather wrestle with her problems alone than seek help from him, no matter how much he seemed to enjoy playing savior.
With determination in her heart, Allie dove into job hunting that evening. Her search led her to an opening at Cherry Scoop, a scrappy entertainment newspaper specializing in ce
