Girl Get Rid Of That Jerk by Melissa Johns

Chapter 228

The young girl gently pressed her lips together, feeling grateful for Allison's kindness. "Thanks, Ms. Allison."

"Hey, we're off the clock. Just call me Allie or even Allison," Allison insisted with a warm smile.

Joy grinned, "Alright, Allison."

Allison picked a cozy spot by the window. "The view's fantastic here; you can see the city lights twinkling."

"Yeah," Joy replied, taking a seat across from Allison, still a bit shy.

"Go ahead and order whatever you like," Allison said, passing her the menu.

Joy waved it off, "You choose. I'm good with anything."

Allison nodded and took the menu back, ordering some classic barbecue and a few veggies.

The raw meat arrived swiftly, and the server took care of the grilling. Once the meat was perfectly cooked and plated, Allison thanked the server and let them go.

"So, what's been going on?" Allison asked, leaning in a little.

and the vibe just right, Joy opened up. "It's nothing huge, just got an

"Patricia Collins?"

"Yeah."

was Joy's mentoring attorney. Allison hadn't dealt with her much but had heard bits from colleagues. Patricia was known for her unpredictable moods- super kind on a good day but could take it out on her assistants when she was

him twice. He hadn't passed the bar, so he was just an assistant and could leave easily, but Joy was in

"Why did she go off

divorce client who's a nightmare

asked her for evidence, and she just ignored me. She wouldn't cooperate over

for

happy with the complaint I drafted, demanding

she wouldn't listen. So, I turned to Patricia for advice, and

explaining exactly what

complaint, the client still wasn't satisfied

ridiculous demands.

client was

handle, but she didn't believe me. After she got irritated herself, she took it out on me, called me into her office and really let me have it. tried to explain, but she accused me of talking back and

story, tears started