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.

play golf often, Ms.

her head, "I know a bit, but I wouldn't say I'm a

an opening, grinned wider, "No

got you all

voice cut

froze for

with someone

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

at her side as she met Joshua's eyes, offering a

Megan and Joshua,

at Joshua's level, he quickly picked up on Eric's deference and followed suit, greeting him, "Hello, Mr.

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

drifted down to her long, slender legs

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

Joshua's expression remained neutral as he curtly

sorry, Mr. Fisher, I'll

out these

was here to meet a friend who'd just returned

huge help in securing

Mills, who had been quiet up unti now, finally spoke up, curiosity piqued, "Joshua, wasn't that

America over a decade ago. He didn't know Allison

her photo at

confessed she was the girl he'd been secretly in love