Jennifer perfectly interprets what is called surprise—no, it's shock.
The shock was that she actually requested to be transferred to Gotham City.
In fact, not long ago, about a month earlier, Gotham City had an honest district attorney, and at that time, he was Rachel's boyfriend.
But according to Bruce, that district attorney is dead.
At the time, Kara had jokingly complained that Bruce wanted to play the "widow's plot," though it was just a complaint. Rachel wasn't the wife of the district attorney, so she wasn't technically a widow.
And now, a month later, due to Jennifer's voluntary application and Gotham City's dire need for a new district attorney, her transfer had been approved.
Jennifer was already serving as the district attorney of Metropolis, so she could assume her new position immediately upon arrival.
When Kara got the news, she rushed to Jennifer's house that very night, leaving her work behind.
"Are you out of your mind?" Kara burst through the door, yelling as soon as she stepped inside.
She had a key to Jennifer's place, as well as Dani's, and they both had keys to her home as well.
But when Kara didn't see Jennifer in the living room, she realized immediately with her super hearing that Jennifer was in the kitchen.
Suppressing her anger for the moment, Kara stormed toward the kitchen.
Inside, Jennifer and Dani were busy preparing dinner together—it seemed they were celebrating something.
Kara yelled again, "Jane, are you crazy?"
Jennifer glanced at her briefly before motioning to the floor with her finger.
Kara realized she had come in with her shoes on.
Grumbling, she bent down to take off her sneakers, carrying them in her hands.
"Honestly, at your age, you still act so impulsively," Jennifer said sarcastically. "And by the way, maybe you should try wearing high heels and skirts sometime."
Jennifer twirled in place, showing off her beautiful blue dress, which flared like a blooming flower.
But Jennifer didn't notice Dani's face darkening even more.
"I'm really sorry that I don't wear skirts," Dani snapped, clearly irritated. Her work made it impractical to dress as elegantly as Jennifer did.
Jennifer, realizing she had unintentionally offended Dani, quickly hugged her. "Don't be mad," she said apologetically, "you know I wasn't talking about you."
Kara scoffed—of course, it was directed at her.
"Don't change the subject, Jane," Kara said, her tone sharp. "Do you even realize what you're doing? Is there anything in that brain of yours besides that playboy? Do you really have to go to Gotham City? Have you seen what's been happening there?"
Jennifer sighed, clearly exasperated. "I know you think I'm moving to Gotham because of Bruce, but you're wrong, Kara. You really are. Metropolis is too peaceful—what do you think my daily job is like? Sitting in an office, drinking coffee, and reading the newspaper. That's all I do most days.
"Sometimes I even envy the stories you write in your column. I want to go out and make a difference, and Gotham City needs me. That's why I'm going."
Kara stared at Jennifer, searching her face. Jennifer met her gaze head-on.
After a moment, Kara relented slightly. "Do you really have to go?"
Jennifer shrugged. "The application has already been approved. I'll be moving in a few days. And who knows? Maybe I'll meet someone or find something meaningful there."
"I knew it! You're still chasing Bruce!" Kara accused, her frustration boiling over. "You're just as infatuated as ever. Ten years, Jane! Ten years you've been obsessed with him!"
Jennifer's expression turned aggrieved. "You don't like him, Kara, but that doesn't mean others don't. And you can't deny he's charming.
"I don't want to settle for just anyone for the rest of my life. You can't project your standards onto me—we're different people. You're not married, and neither am I.
"And do you even know the kind of men my parents have tried to set me up with? Idiots, Kara. The same idiots you used to beat up when we were younger. Who do you think I'm going to choose?"
Kara sighed, unable to argue further. Bruce was indeed wealthy and handsome, with an undeniable charisma in his every move. But Jennifer had been infatuated with him for a decade—ever since they had spent just one year together at school.
One year of acquaintance had fueled ten years of devotion.
Kara sneered inwardly, thinking Jennifer would learn her lesson soon enough. She'd see that Bruce had his childhood sweetheart, Rachel, and realize her mistake.
Jennifer would return heartbroken, and Kara would be there to pick up the pieces.
But Kara never expected what happened next.
Gotham City welcomed its new district attorney, Harvey Dent.
Rachel fell for him instead.
And suddenly, Jennifer saw hope…
To celebrate Jennifer's promotion, Kara and Dani had a small celebratory dinner at her house.
The hometowns of the three women are all in the same small town, and they don't have many friends here. If anything, Dani has a boyfriend now, but she wisely decided not to bring him along.
This was a party meant for the three of them. Bringing a boyfriend would not only have been inconvenient but also a distraction from their fun. The three of them had made such a fuss by the end of the evening that everything was in complete disarray.
The next day, Kara had to play chauffeur, first taking Dani home and then dragging Jennifer—who was suffering from a hangover and a splitting headache—to collect her appointment letter.
Jennifer finally got her wish and was set to take office in Gotham City in three days.
Gotham City is quite close to Metropolis, and three days was plenty of time for Jennifer to prepare.
However, Gotham City had recently endured a major upheaval and urgently needed her expertise to restore order. After Carmine Falcone, the notorious crime boss, was imprisoned, his organization fractured, leaving Gotham ripe for intervention.
Falcone's control over Gotham City had relied heavily on his extensive family network, which managed the underworld and its businesses. After his incarceration at Arkham Asylum, at least fifteen gangs splintered off from his organization, throwing the city's criminal underworld into chaos.
On the third day, Kara decided to drive Jennifer to Gotham herself.
As they were on their way, Kara received a call from Perry White, her editor.
"Why haven't you come back to work yet?" Perry bellowed, his voice loud enough for Jennifer to hear from the passenger seat. She glanced nervously at Kara, concerned about her situation.
Unfazed, Kara held the steering wheel with one hand and the phone to her ear with the other, clearly accustomed to Perry's temper.
Kara calmly explained, "Jennifer just transferred to Gotham City, and I've been helping her move."
"Moving?" Perry practically exploded on the other end. "You don't take your work seriously, do you?"
If it had been anyone else, Perry would have fired them on the spot.
But this was Kara. Not only was she his junior sister from journalism school, but her column was also one of the most popular features in the Daily Planet. Moreover, her contract made it difficult for the company to fire her without significant consequences.
Kara added, "Don't worry. I'll make it up to you. Maybe I'll interview Bruce Wayne or, better yet, get some photos of Batman. Would that work? Also, didn't I send in my column yesterday?"
Perry glanced at the draft on his desk. Kara had indeed sent her latest column via courier earlier that morning. With a resigned sigh, he grumbled, "This is how you always get away with being lazy."
Kara laughed and ended the call, handing the phone to Jennifer.
Jennifer, amused by the exchange, teased, "Perry still has a soft spot for you, doesn't he? I remember how much he looked out for you back in school."
Kara shot her a look. "Stop it. You know Perry is just a grumpy old man who knows his limits."
Jennifer stuck out her tongue playfully. Poor Perry, she thought, always getting brushed off.
As the two chatted during the drive, they eventually arrived in Gotham City.
Kara had already helped Jennifer find a safe and comfortable apartment, though the rent was understandably high. With Jennifer's current salary, however, it was more than affordable.
Jennifer's position had elevated her to a level of financial stability, with a savings account that boasted a considerable amount. This wasn't an extraordinary fortune, but it was significant for the time period, especially compared to the average Gotham resident.
Although she could easily accept bribes to accumulate even more wealth, Jennifer was known for her integrity. As a prosecutor, her reputation for fairness and justice was unshakable.
Even Bruce Wayne, when called upon by Kara to host a welcome dinner for Jennifer, praised her dedication over the phone.
However, Jennifer was slightly mortified when Bruce failed to remember that she had been his classmate.
Despite this awkward moment, Bruce still arrived in person that evening to meet the two women.
Kara, as usual, was dressed casually—wearing a shirt, pants, and sneakers. Her ponytail gave her a youthful and relaxed appearance, though her glasses slightly disrupted her overall aesthetic.
Jennifer, on the other hand, had taken great care with her outfit, opting for a blue dress, elegant heels, light makeup, and a simple pearl necklace. Her polished appearance made her stand out, even next to someone as striking as Kara.
When Bruce arrived, even he couldn't help but notice Jennifer's beauty, though his reaction was polite rather than overly enthusiastic. Jennifer, for her part, was quietly pleased that her efforts hadn't gone unnoticed.
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