Girl Get Rid Of That Jerk by Melissa Johns

Chapter 495

Tessa flashed a mischievous grin. "So, who's the Queen of Hearts?"

Joshua's face was stone cold.

Carolyn pressed her lips together and quietly showed her cards.

The room got even quieter, like everyone was holding their breath.

Joshua shot Carolyn a frosty glare, his mood getting darker by the second. Nobody dared say a word-they could all feel the tension radiating off him. Suddenly, Allison let out a cold little laugh.

She glanced at Tessa, her eyes sharp as glass. "You really know how to pick your people, don't you, Miss Summers?"

Tessa made a silly face, her smile not budging as she met Allison's glare. "Hey, just lucky, I guess."

Carolyn looked at Allison, awkward and apologetic. "Allie, I'm sorry. My friend didn't know you two were back together. Let me apologize for her."

Allison didn't bother hiding her annoyance. "I don't see Miss Summers feeling the least bit sorry."

Tessa jumped in, "Luna, why are you apologizing to her? We didn't do anything wrong. It's just a game, right? If everyone else can handle it, why can't she?"

Carolyn's smile dropped; embarrassment flashed across her face.

stop talking." Carolyn's voice was tight,

Carolyn like that, Tessa's playful look

here! Everyone knows you've liked Joshua for

don't need your help! Can you just stop making things

laugh. "Come on, are you seriously telling me

blazed. Having her feelings exposed

Of course she

say

would never go for

the last thing she wanted was Allison holding a grudge because of

playing." Carolyn apologized quietly, then grabbed Tessa and headed for the

of me Carolyn, I can't stand it when you act all fake-getting all buddy-buddy with your rival? Don't you think it's pathetic?" Tessa complained as

bickered all the way

let it go. "Yeah, yeah, you're Miss Morality. But if you really didn't care about Joshua, why'd you invite his

stopped dead

you've got it wrong. I'm not hiding anything shameful. Yeah, I like Joshua. But I'm not going to chase after someone else's boyfriend asked Allison to bring

was steady, every word honest.

I'm letting