Girl Get Rid Of That Jerk by Melissa Johns

Chapter 366

By the time Joshua found his way back to Oak Lake, a whole week had slipped by. The late April breeze carried a gentle warmth that hinted at the summer ahead. Joshua, dressed sharply in a black shirt and trousers, cut a striking figure with his broad shoulders and trim waist. His chiseled features had an air of aloofness, and his eyes were as mysterious and deep as a midnight sea.

But the moment he laid eyes on Allison, that cool detachment vanished, replaced by a soft, tender warmth.

Allison, seeing Joshua, assumed he was just making his usual rounds at the law firm. She greeted him with a casual, "Morning, Mr. Fisher."

Joshua's eyes flitted around the office, taking note of a new face before settling back on her. He handed her a box, "Allie, open it up."

The new face belonged to Brooklyn, a personal bodyguard Javier had hired for Allison. An American with Chinese roots, Brooklyn was her name.

She wore her hair in a neat, short bob just above her ears. Her sun-kissed complexion hinted at an athletic lifestyle. Standing tall at six feet, her lean yet muscular build radiated confidence and security.

Allison had Brooklyn working as her personal assistant, taking care of tasks outside her legal duties. Her hefty salary-two hundred grand a month-came straight from Javier's account. Brooklyn had been at the firm for five days and had even moved in with Allison, shadowing her every move and sharing meals and accommodations.

Allison eyed the box in Joshua's hand, "What's inside?"

"A gift for you," he replied.

turned back to her computer, typing with

even curious enough to take a peek before

box, and revealed a gorgeous

it. She had to admit, Joshua had a knack for picking out

glimmer of interest in her eyes and smiled, "I hear these scarves are a hit with the ladies. It's a local New York brand, exclusive to the city. Many women make sure to snag one during their visits. The moment I saw it, I thought of

shot back, "Mr. Fisher seems to know

was quick, "Megan suggested

Allison said coolly. "It's beautiful, but you

chuckled softly, his eyes lighting

teasing tone sparked a

lowered

gaze, his

grandfather and my grandmoth

cousin. I'll introduce

"No thanks,