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."

up to

you saving me, but I need you to know I'm serious about Joshua.

need

"I don't know, it just feels weird... Like, after you rescued me, liking Joshua feels kind

voice was calm, almost flat. "You

last night, didn't see him at all. My friend just wanted to have a drink sa I sat with her and had a few. I don't even know what happened after

frowned. "Who was this friend? Are you sure she wasn't in

think so..." Carolyn

wavering.

her well She wouldn't

with me to the police station later. Tell them about your friend she's a person of interest now whether you want her to be on not. Let the police investigate

turned grim, and she

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