Girl Get Rid Of That Jerk by Melissa Johns

Girl Get Ride 93

Chapter 93

Elliott had spent the entire day on edge, practically camping out in Allison's office. She tried every trick in the book-pleading, flattering, you name it—but Allison wouldn't budge on dropping the case. Elliott was just about ready to get down on her knees and beg.

“Allison, please, let's just put this behind us. Please let me off the hook, I'm begging you. If I get convicted and lose my license, my career as a lawyer is over!

“Allison, please drop the lawsuit. I'll do anything you ask!"

Allison gave her a cool, measured look. "I don't need anything from you. Ms. Elliot, there are tons of other professions out there. Getting disbarred isn't the end of the world. If law doesn't work out, try something else." Allison gave Elliott a reassuring pat on the shoulder. "Good luck! I believe in you!"

After work, Allison trailed behind her colleagues as they left the firm.

Out of nowhere, a coworker nudged her sleeve. "Whoa, check out the guy over there! Total heartthrob!"

others were whispering as

their gaze and froze.

broad-shouldered with long legs-Joshua was the epitome of style. He wore a simple black Armani coat that

against his car, phone in hand. It was late autumn, and the early evening darkness was brightened by streetlights. From where she stood, Allison

her attention, Joshua looked up and met her gaze. He ended his call and started

her.

flustered. "Oh my gosh, he's headed this

nervous. I wish I'd put on some makeup today. I feel too plain to

stand a chance. A guy like that is

standing right in front of Allison. She could

pick you up," Joshua said, his

exchanged looks of

introduced him, "This is

eyes widened in disbelief. Rumor had it that Allison's "sugar daddy,” the one with the Rolls-Royce Cullinan, was an old, unattractive man. But the guy standing

that moment, everyone silently agreed that rumors were just rumors and should not be taken seriously. Her colleagues showered Joshua with compliments and wished the couple

private room, Allison recounted her day at the