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.

keeping an eye on her dad’s mood, but he seemed normal.

the office to fetch some stuff and asked for my help. Got spotted by my

Daisy asked

told Willow she’s not allowed to boss

the big-time

real life, she carries this air about her. Calvin gave a helpless shake of his head,

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

they give you

be misunderstandings Calvin shrugged it off

a security guard? They’re people too, so why are they seen as lesser? How can they act like this? You’re old enough to be their dad; can’t they

drop it. It’s all part of the job,” Calvin kept his cool, “Besides,

pleased, “Yes, your boss 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 she’ll make things harder

future talk. For now, I’ll work as long as I can. The rest is

at his age, being ordered around

just ‘not-so-nice. Just the looks on their faces told how barsh

Chapter 64

at the right moment. A friend of mine was just asking if you’re looking for a job. Their school library needs a librarian. Interested?”

take the librarian job. It’s way better than working as a guard and

the same page, i haven’t said no yet. If you’re up for

too taxing. I just

scowled. “You turn down a

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 I

librarian offer. I’m sticking with my current company. It’s

are. Daisy was out

stubborn streak, she knew it was tough

mind.

she just nodded.

now. At my age, that’s rare. My boss respects me. Why would I quit over a few words? Besides,

last words blurred Jocelyn’s vision

her throat,

Melvin video-called

the screen until

the phone

didn’t pick up.