Girl Get Rid Of That Jerk (Williams and Shawn) novel Chapter 297

As soon as those words were spoken, everyone in the room froze.

Ben's expression darkened as he said, "We're all family here, Joshua. What are you implying? Are you suggesting one of us might have spilled the beans to outsiders, putting you in danger?"

Grandma Emily joined in, "Exactly, Joshua. Before you left, you made it clear we shouldn't contact the police. Even at my age, I haven't forgotten that. We would never report anything, especially with your life on the line. We wouldn't dream of leaking information."

Javier chimed in, "I can vouch for Linda and myself—we didn't let anything slip. Allie's still in their clutches, and if anything leaked, both of you would be in serious danger. We wouldn't dare take that risk. Even when Lizzy vanished not long after you left, we stuck to your strict orders not to involve the police."

Haley dismissed Joshua's accusation, "This has to be a misunderstanding."

Lillian suggested, "Yeah, there must be some mistake. Maybe one of Allison's friends or coworkers accidentally blabbed, and someone with bad intentions overheard and reported it."

Before Joshua could reply, Allison let out a sudden laugh.

She curled her lips, her eyes icy. "Lillian, it was Zach who called the cops. Did you tip him off?"

Lillian went pale. "Allison, what are you talking about? I would never—"

A sharp slap cut her off mid-sentence.

The slap was quick and fierce, leaving Javier and the Fisher family in shock, clearly not expecting it.

Lillian held her cheek, tears brimming in her eyes, her voice full of hurt, "Allison, I know you’ve never been fond of me, but you can't just accuse me without proof..."

But despite that, Joshua instinctively placed himself in front of Allison.

This gesture was like a knife to Lillian's heart, her face paling even more with hurt.

At first, Javier was taken aback, but hearing Grandma Emily insult his daughter, he couldn't hold back any longer. Forgetting about respecting his elders, he shot back at her.

"Grandma Emily, I've always treated you with respect, but calling my daughter a thug in public? How dare you? And what about Lillian? At the party, she slandered Allie, and you took her side without any proof, humiliating Allie. When Allie checked the surveillance, you were too scared to look. Have you forgotten that? Is this how you raise your granddaughter? Allie must have had a reason for that slap!"

Javier was boiling with anger, his voice firm, "And this time, Allie's caught in this mess because of the Fisher family. Lizzy's been taken to America by your illegitimate son, her fate uncertain. If it turns out your adopted daughter leaked the information, a slap would be the least of her worries. I'd have half a mind to do much worse! A slap is the least of it!"