Girl Get Rid Of That Jerk by Melissa Johns

Chapter 204

Pearl sat quietly, her face giving nothing away.

Kate, oblivious to Pearl's silence, continued her tirade. "I heard that car costs a fortune, like tens of thousands just for one. It's just a fancy sports car, right? Why would anyone pay so much for it? And did you hear about his fling with that social media influencer? The one who went viral recently? He was pretending to be single and got caught red-handed. Honestly, I'm glad you broke it off with him. You did the right thing, girl!"

"Cheers!" Kate raised her glass, clinking it against Pearl's with a hint of mockery in her eyes.

Ha! You think you can take me on? You're still too green for that.

Kate took a sip of her wine, plotting silently. Pearl's mocking vibe showed that people were gossiping about her, and Kate was determined to win Shawn over to shut them all up.

Monday morning rolled around, and Allison arrived at the law firm.

She had her arbitration papers and evidence for the London case all ready to go, planning to submit them to the employment tribunal today. Once everything passed review, they'd be heading to the district labor court.

Driving that flashy Bentley Continental Joshua gave her wasn't practical for work, so Allison usually opted for her low-key BMW when attending court or meeting clients.

There was no parking near the tribunal, and she parked in an open lot a short walk away. To get there, she had to cross a street.

Standing at the curb, she waited for the light to change.

sent her sprawling forward. Caught

red. Cars zoomed by, and one

reaching out for her. But just in time, a

entire ordeal was over in a

gasped for air, her body trembling with

a moment to gather

so close to

Allison, are you okay?" Her

l.në

to Joshua! Fortunately, the car had been enough away

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pushed you!" Another bodyguard had a scrawny man

arms twisted behind

still raced, and

as

what had just happened. "Who are you? Why

uncontrollably.

nervously, words stumbling out. "I...