Girl Get Rid Of That Jerk by Melissa Johns

Chapter 4

Shawn pretended he didn't see her plight, but Pearl stepped in a few times to help out and even started chatting with her. Allison thought Pearl was different, but it turned out she looked down on her just like the rest.

It was really ridiculous.-

The night she agreed to the arranged engagement, her father restored her credit card access, and fifty grand felt as insignificant as fifty cents to her.

"Give me the necklace. Pearl, I'll make sure you get a new birthday gift later," Shawn said. "Allison didn't know any better, I'm sorry."

Pearl glanced between Allison and Shawn and was stuck in a bind. Not handing over the necklace would disrespect Shawn. But if she did, it would suggest the necklace was fake, embarrassing Allison—and, by extension, Shawn, since Allison was his girlfriend.

"If he wants it, just give it to him," Allison said, arms crossed, giving Shawn a cold stare. Pearl reluctantly handed the necklace over.

Kate suddenly chimed in, "Shawn, don't go blaming Allison. She meant well."

to break the tension, so Kate laughed and joined them for

a fan of such gatherings. She moved to a quiet corner of the room and settled on a sofa. Shawn, still looking stern, followed and sat beside her. Allison ignored

"If you were short on cash, you could've gone for

me," Allison replied, her eyes still glued

you realize you're

breath, and then opened them

you check it

looked for the receipt. Upon finding it, he realized the necklace

snorted, "Didn't feel like it." She went back to her phone, leaving

while, Shawn apologized quietly,

her side without saying more, his gaze

Shawn watching Kate. Kate had lost the game and was being egged on to drink. Initially, Shawn held back. But when he saw Kate down her third drink and go for a fourth, he stood up and quickly walked over to snatch

handle this, Kate. Are you trying to make

Shawn was upset. The lively room fell silent. All eyes turned to