Girl Get Rid Of That Jerk (Williams and Shawn) novel Chapter 413

Dinner felt like a war zone.

Watson and Joshua were locked in this silent, stubborn face-off, both trying to come out on top. Allison acted like she didn’t notice a thing. Carolyn did her best to ignore it, too.

Afterward, Joshua offered, “Want me to give you and Lizzy a ride home?”

“I drove myself,” Allison said.

Joshua grinned. “Then give me a lift. It’s on your way, right?”

Allison gave him a look. “Didn’t you bring your own car?”

She glanced at Carolyn. “Aren’t you taking Ms. Witt home?”

“She drove, too,” Joshua replied, not even looking at Carolyn. His voice softened when he spoke to Allison.

Allison rolled her eyes. “You drove here. Why do you need me to take you?”

“Brian just texted,” Joshua explained, “His car broke down nearby. The tow truck’s an hour out, but he needs to get home fast. I sent my driver to pick him up—it’s close. Good thing I brought a driver today.”

Watson let out a sarcastic laugh. “How convenient.”

Joshua just smiled. “Isn’t it, though? What a coincidence.”

Watson didn’t bother answering.

Allison obviously wasn’t buying it.

Joshua immediately called Brian, putting him on speaker. “Brian, your car died, right? My driver’s on his way. I just happen to be eating nearby.”

Brian caught on fast. “Yeah, didn’t I just tell you? Why are you calling again? Hurry up, I’m in a rush!”

“Hang tight, he’ll be there soon.”

Joshua hung up and shot Allison a look, eyebrows raised—See? I wasn’t lying.

Joshua seemed to get it. His eyes darkened a little as he opened the door, but he didn’t get out right away.

“There’s nothing between me and Carolyn. She just wanted to talk business tonight,” he said, turning in his seat to look Allison straight in the eyes.

The soft, golden light lit up Allison’s face, making her look stunning and heartbreakingly distant.

She didn’t react, just said, “Okay.”

“Allie, good night,” Joshua said as he got out.

Allison didn’t reply.

Joshua stepped out, and Brooklyn drove into the Owens family’s underground garage.

Allison got out and headed for the elevator, her mind miles away.