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.

around and the vibe just right, Joy opened

"Patricia Collins?"

"Yeah."

was known for her unpredictable moods- super kind

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

she go off on

who's

"I asked her for evidence, and she just ignored me. She wouldn't cooperate over the phone either.

me for

happy with the complaint

doesn't justify emotional damages, and asking for $30,000 would just hike up her court fees. I explained this, but she wouldn't listen. So, I

the client herself, explaining exactly what I had.

a new complaint, the client still

ridiculous demands.

the client

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

told her story, tears started to