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!"

few others were whispering as they stared in

their gaze and

He wore a simple black Armani coat that looked even better on him than on a runway

darkness was brightened by streetlights. From where she stood, Allison could see his sharp profile and high-bridged nose,

looked up and met her gaze.

her.

Allison got all flustered. "Oh my gosh, he's

I'd put on some makeup today. I feel too plain to be approached by such a good- looking

makeup, we wouldn't stand a chance. A guy like that is out

was standing right in front of Allison. She could hear

are there too. I'm here to pick you up," Joshua

colleagues exchanged

him, "This

one with the Rolls-Royce Cullinan, was an old, unattractive man. But the guy standing before them, nearly six foot three and strikingly handsome, was more charismatic than any

not

room, Allison recounted her day