His gaze followed the light spilling from the building downward. In the dimness, he spotted a slender figure pacing. She got out of the car, popped the hood, slammed it shut, and got back in to turn the ignition...
She repeated this cycle several times, but the car refused to start.
Finally, she gave the car a hard kick as if venting her frustration.
He mused that she was truly a violent woman, completely lacking any ladylike grace.
Staring at the clunker that had been with her for three years, Shalma Hughes wondered if it was time for an upgrade. However, the thought of her meager salary quickly reminded her that such a possibility was virtually nonexistent.
Serenity Tower was located on the outskirts of Aethelgard. Its usual patrons were dignitaries, socialites, and wealthy elites. In other words, they either drove luxury cars or had dedicated chauffeurs. The chances of hailing a taxi in a place like this were about one in a hundred.
