Ashlee Simpson is a Runaway

Ashlee Simpson makes a Pete Wentz-less appearance on Thursday night, stepping out for the grand opening of Runway Nightclub in New York City. (Where’s that?)

Ashlee and a gal pal decked out in head-to-toe black and are surrounded by heavy security.

New couple Ashlee, 22, and Pete, 27, arrived at JFK airport on Thursday morning.

How much do you think Ashlee was paid to make this nightclub appearance?

More pictures of Ashlee‘s nightclub appearance inside…