Girl Get Rid Of That Jerk by Melissa Johns

Joshua's voice was rich and sultry, with a husky edge that made Allison's heart skip a beat. He was definitely doing it on purpose. Allison's cheeks flushed, though it was more from irritation than anything else.

"How could you miss that massive shredder over there?" Allison snapped.

"Where?"

"Right there." Without thinking, Allison turned to point, and her lips accidentally brushed against Joshua's. Surprised, she jumped up. "Joshua!"

He had leaned in just as she turned, making their lips meet.

Allison was fuming, "Can you stop fooling around? I'm really busy and don't have time for your games."

Seeing she was genuinely upset, Joshua toned it down. He picked up the pile of discarded papers, his tone soothing, "Don't be mad, Allison. I honestly didn't see it."

"Yeah, right!" Allison retorted, her face burning and her voice rising.

Joshua walked over to the shredder nearby, feeding the papers in a few sheets at a time. "Come on, Allie, don't be mad. How about I make it up to you with dinner at your favorite barbecue spot tonight?"

"No way!"

then, someone knocked at the door. Allison took a deep breath to calm herself before

Watson, dressed sharply in a suit with gold-rimmed glasses, his eyes twinkling with

to Allison, he teased, "Allison, since when does our firm have the clout to

Her expression darkened, and her tone showed her annoyance, "Some people just have too much free

displeasure, Watson's playful demeanor softened, and he asked with concern, "Is

and you're interrupting her work.

Allison: "..."

momentarily taken aback. "Should I

Joshua waved

trouble?" Allison directed her words

standing there

and Joshua. Joshua

towards his chin. Watson's eyes darkened. He looked up to meet Joshua's eyes, noticing the hint of defiance and

earlier warmth, "I'll let you get back to work,

and left. Joshua smirked and