Chapter 310 As Joshua drew Allison into a protective hug, the liquid splashed onto the potted plant behind her. The plant started to wither away almost instantly. Acid. Allison's face went as white as a sheet. If Joshua hadn't yanked her out of the way, that acid would have hit her face. The thought made her shiver.
Standing across from her was a man with glasses, glaring at her with such intense hatred, you'd think she was his worst enemy. His eyes burned with a desire to see her suffer.
"You homewrecker! You knew he was with someone else, yet you still messed things up for our Kate, getting her banned. Go to hell!" he spat venomously.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtOh, great. Just another one of Kate's overzealous fans and a total sycophant.
Joshua's bodyguards had already restrained the glasses guy, holding his arms back, but he kept spewing insults. Joshua's expression darkened as he delivered a swift kick to the man's gut. "Shut it!" The kick was no joke. The guy's face turned ghostly, and he doubled over, wailing in pain.
Joshua turned to Allison, his eyes filled with worry. "Allie, you alright?" Allison snapped out of her daze, the adrenaline fading, leaving a chill of fear. Her face was still pale as she said, "Call the cops." The police arrived swiftly and hauled the glasses guy away.
Joshua lingered at the law firm, shadowing Allison, his concern evident as he repeatedly made sure she hadn't been splashed. The acid, being thick, hadn't scattered. It all hit the plant, and Joshua checked several times, still uneasy.
"Allie, how about I take you to the hospital just to be safe?" "No need, I'm fine," Allison replied coolly. "If there's nothing else, you should head out. I've got work to do." She walked towards her office, Joshua trailing behind.
"Megan is my cousin." Allison kept walking. "I know. So?" Joshua's throat tightened. "The breakup was to keep Chris from hurting you." Allison's lips curled into a sardonic smile. "That's rich. We broke up, called off the engagement, so why did Chris still end up kidnappingand Lizzy?" Joshua was speechless.
Allison paused at her office door, turning to face him, her gaze frosty. "Joshua, you're so full of yourself." "I'm sorry, Allie," Joshua said, his eyes aparkening. "Can you give r chance? I promise to you." Content belo moet "No thanks, not interested." Allison called over to the receptionist, "Anna, show Mr. Fisher out, please." Just then, Watson walked into the office, catching the whole scene.
"Mr. Fisher Watson raised an eyebrow, looking at Joshua with- Allment. "Are you here to to hire for à case?" Joshua was caught off guard. "What are you doing here?" Watson grinned. "I'm a partner at this law firm." us Joshua looked at Allison in disbelief. "Allie, you partnered with him?" How could she team up with Watson? He'd always been after her!
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmAllison's eyes brimmed with impatience. "Mr. Ir. Fisher, who partner with is none with is none of your business." "Allie..." Joshua's eyelashes fluttered.
Allison pushed open her office door and entered, closing it behind her, leaving him outside.
Watson chuckled. "Mr. Fisher, if you you discuss a case with our firm, talk to me. Allison's tied and might not have tfor you." up
"Watson, don't think I don't know what you're up to." Joshua glared at Watson, nearly grinding his teeth.
Watson adjusted his glasses, smiling.
"Oh? Why don't you enlightenme, Mr.
ve Fisher? What am I'up to, exactly?"