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.

enough, Tessa. Just stop talking." Carolyn's voice was tight,

Carolyn like that, Tessa's playful look faded. Her

help you out here! Everyone knows you've liked Joshua for years. Are you really just going to let this chance

temper snapped. "I don't need your help! Can you just stop making

things worse?" Tessa let out a bitter laugh. "Come on, are you

Having her feelings exposed in front

it. Of

she couldn't say it. She just

would never

she wanted was Allison holding a grudge

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

you act all fake-getting all buddy-buddy with your rival? Don't you think it's pathetic?" Tessa

the

Morality. But if you really didn't care about Joshua, why'd

dead in her

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

voice was steady, every word honest. "Starting today, I'm done. I

I'm