Emily Harper
The next morning, I awoke with purpose, and a little bit of hope. There was slight anxiety in the mix too, but I could not afford to entertain it. The moment my eyes opened, I got out of bed and stormed to the bathroom to take a quick shower.
Dressed in my old clothes, I exited the small apartment that I had rented after my eviction from McMillan Residential. It was such a downgrade from my high-end unit, but it was cheap for Gramercy Park, and it was in the city. I had to get by somehow.
Grabbing the keys, I walked toward the public parking where my car was to begin my morning commute.
The night before had been a frenzied one for me. The news of Anna's takeover had shaken me up like it had shocked everyone, I suppose. And the call that I had received from Detective Clairm
