Girl Get Rid Of That Jerk by Melissa Johns

Chapter 249

They were at the restaurant, tucked away in a swanky private room Eric had booked. The space was perfect for a larger gathering, with a table that could easily seat ten, even though there were just five of them.

Eric pulled out a chair for Joshua and gave a slight bow, gesturing for him to sit. "Mr. Fisher, your seat," he said.

Joshua was used to people trying to curry favor. He slid into the chair without a second thought. But for Allison, seeing how people treated the CEO of Fisher Corporation was a new experience. Here was a man who wore aloofness like a second skin, his demeanor icy and distant, a stark contrast to the warm, apron- clad chef she'd known him to be in private moments.

Mills took up the seat on Joshua's right side as soon as he sat down. Eric, taking care not to overstep boundaries, chose a spot to Joshua's left, leaving a seat empty between them. It's close enough for business talk, but not too close to make Mr. Fisher uncomfortable.

Pierce settled in next to Eric. Allison, on the other hand, picked the chair furthest from Joshua, directly across from him. Joshua leaned back, his eyes cool and assessing as they swept over Allison, a hint of disappointment flitting across his face. Mills caught this and sighed internally. What a tangled pair.

nudged the menu over to Joshua. "Mr. Fisher, please," he

rattling off a few dishes before handing it back. Eric

Joshua's eyes. Instead, she focused on the glass, her mind wandering. The

her. They were broken up, yet here he was, inviting her to dinner and ordering her favorites. Was he trying to play the role of the devoted

Pierce around, she couldn't just get up and leave,

gaze continually drifted to her. She sat quietly, like a little quail with her head bowed, not even touching her

any food. Besides, she had missed breakfast before rushing to play tennis that morning. Her stomach was empty. She wasn't interested in the men's conversation, instead concentrating on

agreed to a collaboration with Infinique Ventures, promising to handle contract details soon. Eric was. thrilled celebrating with a few drinks. As the alcohol took effect, he