Girl Get Rid Of That Jerk by Melissa Johns

Chapter 245

Allison walked past them with a frosty look, choosing not to engage in any conversation.

Once she was out of earshot, Megan gave Joshua a playful nudge. "Hey, isn't it wild that she is on the same flight as us?"

Joshua kept his gaze lowered, not saying a word.

"Wow, you look like you're carrying the weight of the world, huh? Must be tough."

...

Bright and early the next day, Allison and Pierce made their way to the golf course. Allison was sporting a white athletic outfit, her hair swept up in a high ponytail, radiating youthful energy. Eric's eyes lit up the moment he saw her.

Pierce introduced them, "This is Eric from Infinique Ventures. Eric, meet Ms. Allison from our firm."

Allison flashed a warm smile. "Hello."

Her easy smile made Eric's heart skip a beat. He chuckled, "I wasn't expecting

such a young and beautiful lawyer from your firm."

Allison just smiled, letting Pierce take over the conversation.

golf often, Ms. Allison?" Eric

bit, but I wouldn't say

opening, grinned wider, "No worries, I can show

got you all

voice cut through the

froze for a

approached, with someone tagging

are you here for a round as well? We were just discussing hobbies, got a

as she met Joshua's eyes, offering a polite, "Hello Mr.

and Joshua, so he didn't realize Joshua was Allison's

level, he quickly picked up on Eric's deference and followed suit, greeting him,

gaze lingered on Allison. With her makeup on and her high ponytail, she looked hard to miss. No wonder that old guy kept

drifted down to her long, slender legs beneath her short skirt, a

dressed so attractively and hanging out with two older men, which stirred a wave of irritation in him. He almost acted on the urge to wrap his jacket around her waist and send the

his frustration and displeasure in check, Joshua's expression remained neutral as he

nodded apologetically, "Terribly sorry, Mr.

okay." Joshua tossed out these words and walked

meet a friend who'd just

friend, Mills, had been a huge

away, Mills, who had been quiet up unti now, finally spoke up, curiosity piqued, "Joshua, wasn't that your fiancee back there? You both

America over a decade

photo at Joshua's place

the girl he'd been