The next day, Ashley was up with the dawn and out the door before Gabriel could make his descent.
Since she returned home, she couldn't mooch off the Watsons indefinitely. Bitter experiences had taught her the value of having her own career and home. Only by living independently could she not need to tiptoe around anyone's moods.
Last night, Ashley had carefully mapped out her route. First thing after leaving, she headed straight for the bus stop and then onto the subway all the way to her destination—the Misell Club in New York, a place bubbling with life and entertainment.
Her mission? To land a job as a dancer at Misell Club. Upon arrival, Ashley sought out Bold Walker, the club's manager, on the recommendation of her friend Yulia Harper.
Bold greeted her with a friendly demeanor, "
