Girl Get Rid Of That Jerk by Melissa Johns

Chapter 297

As soon as those words were spoken, everyone in the room froze.

Ben's expression darkened as he said, "We're all family here, Joshua. What are you implying? Are you suggesting one of us might have spilled the beans to outsiders, putting you in danger?"

Grandma Emily joined in, "Exactly, Joshua. Before you left, you made it clear we shouldn't contact the police. Even at my age, I haven't forgotten that. We would never report anything, especially with your life on the line. We wouldn't dream of leaking information."

Javier chimed in, "I can vouch for Linda and myself—we didn't let anything slip. Allie's still in their clutches, and if anything leaked, both of you would be in serious danger. We wouldn't dare take that risk. Even when Lizzy vanished not long after you left, we stuck to your strict orders not to involve the police."

Haley dismissed Joshua's accusation, "This has to be a misunderstanding."

Lillian suggested, "Yeah, there must be some mistake. Maybe one of Allison's friends or coworkers accidentally blabbed, and someone with bad intentions overheard and reported it."

Before Joshua could reply, Allison let out a sudden laugh.

her eyes icy. "Lillian, it was

went pale. "Allison, what are

cut her

was quick and fierce, leaving Javier and the Fisher family in shock,

her voice full of hurt, "Allison, I know you've never been fond of me, but you can't just accuse

Emily, "Grandma, you have

.n

dare you slap Lillian right in front of us? Where are your manners? Is this how you were raised? Resorting to violence at the drop of a hat? You call

adopted daughter, part of the Fisher family. Allison

was displeased as he said, "Allie, that's going too far. Whatever the issue, we should talk

calm down..."

first instinct was to

given Lillian's skills, she was no match for