Girl Get Rid Of That Jerk by Melissa Johns

Chapter 355

Allison sank into the couch with a relaxed sigh. "Watson, grab yourself some coffee and make yourself at home."

She turned to the housekeeper, Paola, "Paola, could you please take some fruit and snacks up to Lizzy and Julia?"

"Sure thing."

Watson took the chance to dive into work talk. "Allison, did they set a date for the Helix Sciences case?"

"Yes, it's scheduled for the fifteenth of next month."

"How's the prep coming along?"

Allison replied, "Almost there. A few minor kinks need ironing out, but since you're here today, we can go over them."

"Sounds good," Watson grinned. "Happy to help."

Once Allison got going on work, she was unstoppable, and Watson had hit the bullseye with his topic choice.

The afternoon flew by as they got engrossed in their conversation. As the sun dipped lower, Paola busied herself with dinner preparations.

Javier and Linda were out at some fancy evening event, so it was just dinner for Watson and Julia.

Lizzy and Julia were thick as thieves. Lizzy tugged Julia downstairs, "Hey, why don't you stay for dinner? We can sit together."

check with my mom first. She's waiting for me to have dinner at

in, "Your mom just rang. She said it's fine for you to

like little stars. "In that case, I'd love to stay and have dinner

clapped her hands

dinner, the two young friends sat side by side, while Watson was across from them,

a grin. "I got so wrapped up in our case chat that I lost track of time

apologetically, inside, he was quite pleased. This was

to apologize. It's just dinner. I should be thanking you. It's been a while since I've seen

"Seeing the kids have such a blast

served the final

knowing glance with his

and asked sweetly, "Allison, can Lizzy and

"Of course you can."

Watson. "Brother, can you snap

"Absolutely."

phone and took a picture

meal looks fantastic. I should get a picture of it too," Watson said, taking shot

Allison's profile was

his phone

dinner, Watson drove Julia