Girl Get Rid Of That Jerk by Melissa Johns

Chapter 481

The day before Carolyn's birthday.

Allison had just finished lunch when her phone lit up with Carolyn's name.

"Hey, Allie, can you come early tomorrow afternoon?"

Allison blinked. “Isn't your birthday party in the evening?"

"It is, but the cruise sets sail in the afternoon. We're spending two days at sea- just for fun."

"Oh, nice! What time should I be there?"

"We'll leave once everyone arrives, but I want to see you sooner. So come as early as you can, okay?"

"Sure thing."

next day, the weather couldn't have been better-sunny

dabbed on a little makeup, and clipped her hair up in a quick twist. She didn't bother with a fancy hairstyle or heavy makeup. It was Carolyn's day, after all—she didn't want to outshine

a small suitcase with a change of clothes and her essentials, then let Joshua lead her out of the villa with

was parked out front. Joshua's assistant, John, was behind the wheel,

mood. The sea breeze was cool and salty, brushing away any traces of sleepiness. White sailboats

was where Carolyn's

Uniformed hostesses greeted

nines in a shimmery, blue-violet mermaid gown that caught the light with every step. The skirt rippled like sunlight on water, soft and graceful but with a queenly flair, Asparkling blue diamond necklace glinted at her neck, and

as she hurried over. She glanced at Joshua standing next

was actually his first

shift in Carolyn's smile and couldn't resist teasing, "So,

to be offended. "Can't I

neatly wrapped gift. "Happy birthday, Luna. This is for

with a big smile. "Thanks, Allie! I