Girl Get Rid Of That Jerk by Melissa Johns

Chapter 175

Chapter 176

The part Joshua hadn't brought himself to share yet was the darkest of all. Sue had met a brutal end, her throat

slashed in a scene too horrific to describe. Her father, who had been battling illness for ages, was also a casualty

of the mastermind's sinister plan, and they didn't stop there-Greg, the hitman, and his elderly mother were taken

out too.

Joshua had witnessed enough darkness in his line of work to handle this grim reality. But Allie wasn't cut from the

scloth. With her naturally kind heart and boundless empathy, news like this would surely make her lose her

appetite. After all, Sue's father and Greg's mom were innocent victims in this twisted plot.

Joshua drew Allison close, resting his chin in the nook of her neck. He took a deep breath and let his tension melt

away. "Allie, there's been so much going on lately. I've been wound up tight, constantly on edge. It's only with

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you that | find any peace."

He held her close, eyes closed, "Allie, you've got to stay safe too. I'm worried they might cafter you next. I'll

be adding two more bodyguards to keep an eye on you. Don't forget to have them with you whenever you step

out."

Allison snuggled against Joshua, her voice muffled as she agreed. A wave of unease swept over her. "Joshua, do

you have any idea who could be behind this? Who could be so cruel?"

Joshua thought for a moment before speaking, "There are no solid leads yet, but we'll find answers soon. People

leave traces when they act. | reported it to the cops last night, and they're on it."

Allison's eyes dropped, weighed down by her thoughts. After a pause, she said quietly, "Shawn showed up last

night."

Joshua's arms tightened around her. "What did he want?"

Allison spoke softly, "He claimed you were with Sue last night. He even suggested you had her taken from police

custody, and tried to makedoubt you to makethink she was carrying your child."

Joshua asked tenderly, "And what did you think?"

Allison admitted, "Honestly, | panicked for a moment, my hands shook at the thought you might have betrayed

the... But | realized he was just trying to drive a wedge between us. trust you wouldn't do that."

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Her voice took on a sad note as she continued, "I never imagined Sue would be

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killed last night..."

Joshua gently rubbed her back to soothe her, "It's alright, Allie. Even if you doubted me, I'd cto you and

explain everything. I'm grateful for your trust. As for Sue, | didn't see this coming either."

Allison asked softly, "Was Sue... forced into it? When she kidnapped Lizzy, her hand shook holding the knife, and

she seemed so terrified. She didn't strikeas truly evil..."

Joshua nodded, "She was indeed coerced."

Allison clung tighter to Joshua. "Joshua, this mastermind is a cold-hearted lunatic. You have to stay safe."

His eyes sharpened, jaw set firm. "Don't worry about me. I'll be careful."