Girl Get Rid Of That Jerk by Melissa Johns

Chapter 265

Allison had been up to her neck in work lately.

She was knee-deep in scouting locations and hiring staff. After sifting through countless options, she finally snagged an entire floor in the bustling heart of Oak Lake for her law firm's office. She named her venture Owens Legal Services.

According to the rulebook, law firm partners need at least three years of experience. Lucky for her, Allison had already clocked in three years at Havenbrook and another six months at Summit & Vale Solicitors in Oak Lake. But tracking down other suitable partners? Now, that was a whole different ball game.

Her cousin Shawn had tried to help by introducing her to some of Oak Lake's top- tier attorneys, but the snag was, most of them had already set up shop on their own, and the law doesn't let lawyers double-dip with two firms.

So, hunting down partners had shot to the top of her to-do list.

One afternoon, Allison was enjoying tea with her two besties at Bvlgari.

about Allison's new venture, Olivia perked up with a suggestion. "Remember Watson?" Olivia asked.

all attended Lakeside College, one of the top- notch schools in the country. The neighboring

sounds familiar, but I can't

on the table, "Seriously? You don't remember Watson? He was the heartthrob next door. Everyone was always comparing him to Joshua. You really

You know I wasn't into that scene and wasn't big on socializing. What's a campus heartthrob got to do

said, rolling her eyes. "You were such a bookworm, always buried in your studies. While others were out dating on weekends, you were nestled away in the library. Every guy who confessed their love got a big fat no, and

chuckled, "Allie has her own dreams. Business wasn't her thing; she was all about becoming a

for him for a bit, but he wasn't into me

did that happen?