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 see

appreciate you saving me, but I need you to know I'm serious about Joshua. He's the only guy I've ever loved, all these years.

chuckle. "You don't need to explain your love

turning soft. "I don't know, it just feels weird... Like, after you

voice was calm, almost flat. "You

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 that I was drugged. Everything after that

this friend? Are you sure she wasn't

don't think so..."

eron wavering.

I've always treated her well

you can't be too careful. Come with me to the police station later. Tell them about your friend she's a person of interest now whether you want her to

face turned grim,

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