Girl Get Rid Of That Jerk by Melissa Johns

Chapter 282

The man greeted her with an easygoing nod.

At first, Allison thought he was just another acquaintance of a friend, so she brushed it off, never imagining he'd turn up here. Her eyes darted around the room quickly. The two guys who had snatched her the previous night were now standing before this stranger, heads lowered in what looked like respect.

A crew of henchmen flanked him, clearly marking him as the boss. Someone had mentioned a "Chris" earlier-was it him?

Yep, he was Chris.

Fear kicked in, and Allison instinctively took a couple of steps back, her complexion turning a shade paler. This was the guy who'd repeatedly tried to take her out-the very one who almost killed her dad! Staying composed in front of such a danger felt impossible.

"Scared of me?" Chris asked, his charming eyes twinkling with amusement.

Chris's mom, Helen, had been a famous beauty in the entertainment scene back in the day, while his dad, Ben, was a well-known elite in Oak Lake. Chris had inherited their stunning looks, taking after his mom with his finely chiseled features, almost otherworldly in their allure.

Before actually meeting him, Allison had pictured Chris as a rough, intimidating brute. She hadn't expected him to look so... harmless when he smiled.

Allison swallowed hard. "Grabbing me is pointless. Joshua and I hardly know each other now. You can't use me to get to him."

and stepped closer, locking eyes with her.

subtle, mysterious smile played on Chris's lips. "Ms. Allison, you're quite the

back further, suspicion flashing in her eyes. "You

mocking tone in his voice. "Just a plaything I keep around for kicks. It's fun to take

her brows. From his words, it sounded like Zach

Reynolds Group had pulled off a miraculous comeback from the brink of bankruptcy-Chris had been

did they even know each other? Wasn't Chris supposed to be

with Zach, Allison missed

Allison's mind elsewhere, a flicker of annoyance crossed Chris's face, his tone turning cold. "I'm talking to

to the present,

earlier comment about finding out

she

filled with

"Have you

about him?" Chris shot her a sideways glance. "Didn't you say you