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."

playing a game to break the tension,

the room and settled on a

on cash,

fake, just give it back to me," Allison replied,

you're embarrassing

a deep breath, and

it yourself? Or do I need

momentarily taken aback before he looked for the receipt. Upon finding it, he realized the necklace was genuine. His expression softened, and he spoke more gently, "Why didn't you mention

it." She went back to her phone, leaving Shawn to sit in

apologized quietly, "Sorry,

by her side without saying more, his gaze drifting to the group playing games,

looked up, she caught 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

stomach can't handle this, Kate. Are you

upset. The lively room fell silent. All eyes turned to them.