Girl Get Rid Of That Jerk by Melissa Johns

Chapter 212

Allison's eyes darkened, "He wouldn't be dumb enough to drag himself into this mess."

Joshua turned to Javier, who lay frail and pale on the hospital bed. "Javier, I'm sorry you got caught up in this. It all started because of me," he said, his voice heavy with remorse.

Javier looked weak and sickly, "Joshua, Allison filled me in. Can't your influential family do anything about Chris? Are we just going to let him continue hurting people?"

"Sorry, Javier. Right now, it's just a hunch that Chris is behind this, but without solid proof, the police can't step in."

"Joshua, sometimes you've got to bend the rules a bit. If they're playing dirty, you've got to be even smarter. You're not a cop, so why are you worrying about evidence?"

Joshua lowered his eyes, understanding the point all too well. He wasn't waiting on evidence to confront Chris; it's just that Chris had recently returned to the country and was keeping a low profile, constantly moving around. Every time Joshua thought he had Chris's location, the guy managed to slip away.

Joshua patiently explained the situation to Javier, who sighed in frustration and quietly sipped his medicine.

After briefing the Owens family on what happened, Joshua handed Javier a bank card, "This is just a small token from me. Please take it."

eyes fixed on the card, he said,

kept his cool for Allison's sake, his behavior impeccable. He nodded slightly,

leaving, Allison closed her laptop and said

targeting you to get to me. Only when I show up will you, Linda, and

"Allie, we've got bodyguards now. We should

Joshua brings us danger,

froze, her heart sinking, feeling a chill spread through her as if she'd been plunged into an icy abyss. She knew Javier meant

she couldn't argue with him. Her sister and father were the ones hurt, not her. She couldn't selfishly put her love and

Allison's voice was strained,

two should have a serious

...

the car was warm and cozy, Joshua shrugged off his coat, revealing a black shirt and tie, looking every inch the business professional, like he'd

said, "we need to