The Unwilling CEO’s Love Game

Chapter 64

Jocelyn had barely set foot in the house when Melvin’s call buzzed in.

She was standing in the stairwell, leaning against the wall as she answered the call.

“Where did you vanish to?”

“Headed home.”

Melvin didn’t seem surprised, and said, “That sort of thing won’t happen again.”

Jocelyn looked up. Though she was clueless about what he had said to Willow, she wasn’t in any position to thank him either.

That scene she spotted before had left a nasty taste in her mouth.

She never looked down on her dad’s job, but the tangled web of relationships had bruised her pride just a tad

“Mhm,” Jocelyn was still lost in that earlier moment, “If nothing’s up, I’m gonna hang up.”

Melvin didn’t respond.

Jocelyn cut the call short and took a moment to collect herself before heading upstairs.

As she walked in the door, Daisy popped out of the kitchen, “Did you hitch a ride with Quinta?”

‘Yep. I did.” Jocelyn kicked off her shoes, looking a bit off.

Daisy, ever so perceptive, asked, “What’s up with you?”

Jocelyn forced a smile, “It’s nothing, maybe just a bit carsick, kind of queasy. I’ll go lie down in my room for a while.”

“I’ll get you some water.

“No need. I’ll be fine after some rest.”

She retreated to her room and closed the door. Immediately she hit up a friend to scout a new job for her dad.

At 5:30 PM, Calvin came home.

helped set the table, while keeping an eye on her dad’s mood,

fetch some stuff and asked for my

Daisy asked

“My boss told Willow she’s not allowed to boss me around since she

the big-time celeb Willow?”

she carries this

it. She’s a celeb, and she’s bound to have an attitude. But

frowned, “Did they give you a

really. I just ran a few errands for them, heard some not-so-nice remarks at first, but it all turned out to be misunderstandings Calvin shrugged it off with

people too, so why are they seen as lesser? How

Calvin kept his cool, “Besides, the boss had my back today, so

spoke up for you today, but how long will that last? Didn’t you say that woman is your boss’s girlfriend? If she becomes the missus, who knows if

I’ll work as long as I can. The

dad was just brushing it off, but at his age, being ordered around by youngsters surely

were more than just ‘not-so-nice. Just the looks

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chimed in at the right moment. A friend of mine was just asking if you’re looking for

job. It’s way better than

i haven’t said no yet. If you’re up for

for a moment, “Nah, I’ll pass. Librarian’s pay isn’t great, and my current job isn’t too taxing. I just roam around and monitor things. I’m the head of security, I’ve got people to

for?” Daisy scowled. “You turn down a cushy job for one where you had to put up with bullies?”

you know?” Calvin shot Daisy an annoyed glare, “Isn’t putting up with stuff part and parcel of any job? Even our boss got to put up with stuff. To live a life in this world, you can’t expect to only cross paths with saints who always speak sweet nothings. I’m over fifty, if

librarian offer. I’m sticking with my current company. It’s not right to quit over a bit of unhappiness, is

was

to persuade him, but knowing her dad’s stubborn streak, she knew it was tough

mind.

she just nodded.

who was keeping his voice low, I’m making there grands now. At my age, that’s rare. My boss respects me. Why would I quit over a few words? Besides, Jocelyn will get married someday, I’ve got to save up

words blurred Jocelyn’s

in her throat, her mood sank

Melvin video-called

screen until he hung up.

the phone rang

didn’t pick up.