Girl Get Rid Of That Jerk by Melissa Johns

Chapter 459

He didn't even notice her walk up—he had his back to her, totally caught up in his own world.

She, on the other hand, looked flawless. Her makeup was perfect, her figure tall and eye-catching, and honestly, she was gorgeous.

"Hey there, handsome. Want to be friends?" She flashed a flirty smile, holding out her phone with her Message QR code ready. "Mind if I add you?"

Joshua was still on the phone, barely sparing her a glance as he waved her off.

"Come on, don't be so uptight," she pouted, her voice teasing and sweet, every word laced with playful intent.

Joshua took a couple of steps to the side, putting more space between them, his phone still glued to his ear.

The woman pressed her lips together, a little annoyed, but she stayed put, waiting him out.

He didn't keep her waiting long. When Joshua finally hung up and turned around, she was still standing there, looking bold as ever.

"Wow, you really are something else. I've never seen a guy like you in real life," she said, grinning. "You're not from here, are you? Just visiting? I could show you around—free tour guide, what do you say?"

Joshua still hadn't noticed Allison behind him, so she couldn't see his expression. But she was close enough to hear him answer, voice cool and distant: "No, thanks. I'm here to pick up my girlfriend."

The woman's smile faded; she looked genuinely disappointed. “Oh, you're taken."

glanced over Joshua's shoulder and spotted Allison. Tilting

Allison, all the coldness in his eyes vanished. His whole face softened, like winter melting

to her in

expression stayed calm and even. "What are you doing

lately, so I

come

See

you," Joshua said, his

voice suddenly gentle-so diff

from how he'd sounded

moment

ago.

smoothly taking the stack of case files from her

here on a

famous for

time, so I thought I'd come spend a few days

tucked away in the northwest, one of the hottest travel spots in the country. The little town where they stood sat right at the foot of snowy mountains, with a gorgeous

that her case was wrapping up, Allison actually had a few