Girl Get Rid Of That Jerk by Melissa Johns

Brooklyn stood off to the side, her expression impossible to read.

Carolyn's eyes landed on her, wide with awe and disbelief. "Whoa! Brooklyn is amazing! Where on earth did you find such a badass female bodyguard? I want one, too."

Allison laughed. "My dad recruited her from overseas."

Carolyn sighed. "My family only ever hires male bodyguards. It's honestly not always convenient."

That made Allison pause, her smile fading. "By the way, why did you go to that bar alone last night? Where was your bodyguard?"

Carolyn suddenly looked awkward, fidgeting with her fingers. "If I tell you, you won't get mad at me, right?"

Allison raised an eyebrow, amused. "Why would I be mad?"

"It's just..." Carolyn looked down, a little embarrassed. "A friend called me yesterday and said she saw Joshua at that bar. I've been wanting to see him for so long. And honestly, I almost never bring a bodyguard when I go out."

to see Allison's

I'm serious about Joshua. He's the only guy I've ever

couldn't help but chuckle. "You don't need to explain your love life

her voice turning soft. "I don't know, it just feels

almost flat. "You

there last night, didn't see him at all. My friend just wanted to have a drink sa I sat with her

friend? Are you sure she

think so..." Carolyn

eron wavering. "She's

treated her well She

interest now whether you want her to be on not. Let the police investigate whether she was involved. The case is

grim, and she

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