Girl Get Rid Of That Jerk by Melissa Johns

Chapter 181

Joshua pursed his lips into a tight line. His eyes were downcast, hiding whatever emotions might have been swirling inside him. He kept quiet. No one knew what he's thinking.

After a moment, Ray spoke with a serious tone, "Joshua, remember this: you can't let such a thing happen again. You're the only heir of the Fisher family. Don't risk your future for a woman, got it?"

Joshua's hands, hanging by his sides, tensed a little. His eyes were shadowed, but he replied deeply, "I understand."

Ray then turned to Ben, saying, "From here on, unless Joshua's breaking our family rules or the law, don't get in his way."

Ben felt a wave of frustration. Even though he was still strong and able, the family's power and legacy had skipped over him, straight from Ray to Joshua. Despite his frustrations, Ben didn't dare voice any objections in front of Ray.

The mess started with his illegitimate kid. If he had been more disciplined back then, none of this would have happened. He had no right to challenge this, no matter how upset or unwilling he felt. Ben comforted himself with the thought that at least his son was the one in charge, not some outsider. He nodded and said, "I understand."

A cold wave swept in. The temperature plunged below freezing, and Oak Lake saw its first snowfall of the season. Winter days are short. It was already dark when Allison left the law firm. Snowflakes drifted down gently, looking even more romantic under the neon lights.

The biting northern wind was relentless, so she pulled her scarf tighter. Her breath was visible in the chilly air. Joshua's Maybach was parked at the curb. When Allison headed towards it, Joshua

out. Joshua wrapped an arm around Allison in the backseat, holding her hands in his and rubbing them gently. Her hands

just a few

Joshua insisted, warming her hands, "Make sure

Allison nodded softly.

the snow, tost in thought. The young

things on the small table. Peyton snapped out of her daydream, turning

smile. "Peyton, this is my

brightened with understanding, and she greeted cheerfully,

girl with a smile, and not to scare her with his usual serious

closer, sitting by