Girl Get Rid Of That Jerk by Melissa Johns

Chapter 272

Watson's eyes twinkled with a hint of mischief. Originally, the photo was a full- body shot, with both of them keeping a respectable social distance. It was the kind of image that didn't suggest anything romantic. But Watson had cleverly cropped out the lower half, leaving just their upper bodies. The vibe shifted entirely, making it look more like a shot from a marriage certificate if you ignored the background.

That afternoon, Watson posted the photo on social media with a caption that read, "A very special day." It was a subtle, calculated move. Given that it was Valentine's Day, he avoided the typical "Happy Valentine's Day" or "Happy Holiday" captions that could easily rub Allison the wrong way. At the same time, he didn't go for a bland "Great collaboration" either. The ambiguous "A very special day" struck a perfect balance. It wouldn't irk Allison, but it might lead Joshua to jump to conclusions.

Watson made sure to tag George in the post, knowing that several projects at George's company were tied to him. George was bound to see the post, and given his connection with Joshua, it was almost certain that Joshua would come across it too. After posting, Watson put his phone aside, leaned back on the couch, and savored his wine, feeling quite pleased with himself.

Meanwhile, Allison spotted Watson's post, casually liked it, and continued scrolling. When George noticed the post, he took a screenshot, including Allison's like, and sent it to Joshua with the message, "Did you get scooped?" and "This picture looks like a wedding photo. I must say, they do look quite the pair."

Joshua saw the message, and his expression darkened. The bright smile on Allison's face in the photo felt like a jab to him. He gazed at the picture silently, lost in thought, before finally making a call. "How's Chris doing over there?"

Later that evening, Allison returned home, finished her shower, and was just about to settle in for a series binge on her tablet when her phone rang.

here. Are you currently

haven't ordered anything. Could you tell me what the delivery

seems someone else bought it for you. It's from a jewelry store, delivered express

You can just leave it by the door,

there was a knock on the door.

slipped on her slippers, and opened the

she picked

sender's address. It was from an upscale jewelry store in Oak Lake. She brought the package inside and called the number on the

it was past eight in the

staff member quickly

politely said,