Girl Get Rid Of That Jerk by Melissa Johns

Chapter 323

After a bit, there was a knock at the door.

The next thing she knew, the door swung open, and Watson popped his head in. "Hey, Allison, mind if I come in?"

Allison nodded, "Sure, come on in."

Watson stepped inside.

"Is this about the Helix Sciences case?" Allison asked. "I was just thinking of coming to find you. That case is a real puzzle, and I could use your take on it."

Helix Sciences, a biotech company, had its CEO, Javier, as an old buddy of Allison's. Right after her law firm opened, Helix Sciences had already trusted them with a bunch of cases.

One particular case had a tangled web of legal issues and sketchy evidence, making it quite the gamble if taken to court.

But Watson shook his head. "Nah, I didn't come to talk about Helix Sciences."

Allison raised her eyebrows, a touch of confusion in her gaze. "Oh? Then what's up?"

"Something on your mind lately?"

Allison paused. "You noticed?"

"Yeah," Watson chuckled. "You've been so out of it, you're practically wearing a sign that says 'I've got something on my mind.""

pressed her lips into a thin

"Very much so."

gaze dropping a

concern. "Mind sharing what's

for a moment before speaking. "It's my sister. She's having a tough

psychologist," Watson suggested. "Maybe

her head. "We've already got someone doing in- home therapy. We'll give it some time and see how it

gave her a warm look. "No need for the

you're one of

here, almost like a

quipped with a

your game and

we end up losing a case and can't recover the costs, guess

Watson. I won't let

this, we just snagged another win. The court backed all our claims,

with a smile. "That's the Allison I

she joked, "Stick with me, and you won't be

eyes twinkled with amusement, his voice gentle.

clock out came soon

left one

off