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."

silent, his face stormy with anger. Someone suggested playing a game to

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

a while, Shawn spoke in a low voice, "If you were short on cash, you could've gone for something simpler. Better than

Allison replied, her eyes still glued to her

you realize you're embarrassing

a deep breath, and

receipt's in the box. Can't you check it yourself? Or do I need to take you to

he looked for the receipt. Upon finding it, he realized the necklace was genuine. His expression

it." She went back to her

Shawn apologized quietly, "Sorry, I misunderstood

by her side without

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 the shot from

Are you

could see Shawn was upset. The lively room fell silent. All eyes turned to them. A defiant