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."

closer, locking eyes with

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

suspicion flashing in her eyes. "You

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

From his words, it sounded like Zach was

off a miraculous comeback from the brink of bankruptcy-Chris had been orchestrating things behind

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

thought about Chris's link with Zach, Allison

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

to

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she

filled with concern

asked, "Have you already

Worried about him?" Chris shot her a sideways glance. "Didn't you say you two are practically strangers now?