Girl Get Rid Of That Jerk by Melissa Johns

Chapter 183

When Allison finally stirred awake, it was early afternoon, around one o'clock. The space in the bed beside her was empty, a clear sign that Joshua had been up for quite a while. She ran a hand through her hair, tossed the covers aside, and got ready to start her day.

Last night, Joshua had slipped into bed with a promise to just hold her, nothing more. But as the night went on, those intentions gave way to something much more passionate.

As she stepped out of the bedroom, she spotted Joshua lounging on the couch in the living room with one leg casually draped over the other and his laptop resting on his knee. There was something undeniably captivating about a man lost in his work.

The snowfall had ceased, leaving behind a serene winter landscape. Sunlight streamed softly through the windows, bathing Joshua in a gentle, warm glow that softened the sharp angles of his features.

The room was cozy with the heater on, and Joshua, in his black shirt buttoned up to the top, looked every bit the picture of focus and restraint. His fingers were flying over the keyboard with ease. Only Allison knew how those same fingers had unbuttoned her blouse last night, drawing her into a whirlwind of desire.

She couldn't help but be drawn in, watching him so absorbed in work-a stark contrast to the passionate man she'd been with just hours before.

and a warm smile spread across

on the couch, tucking her legs

the reins of the company to me," Joshua said gently. "It's

taken aback. She thought Ben was still at the helm of Fisher Corporation. But she knew better than

was surprised Joshua was sharing this with her. "That whole mess with Sue ties back to my dad's illegitimate child," he

voice steady, as if he were talking about

widened.

hands paused, a flicker of sadness crossing his eyes-an emotion she'd never

woman showed up with a maternity report trying to edge

dad to abandon that child, but he was too attached

He pretended to agree, but secretly sent her