Chapter 77

Ula took off st leaving Jocelyn chilling alone, mulling over how no che’s been able to nail Willow with any dirt after all these years. If thes couldn’t how could she?

The more she thought about it, the more she felt like she was swallowing a bitter pill without a peep

owed herself another cup of coffee, only leaving after she polished it off

No sooner had Jocelyn stepped out of the place than she spotted Willow’s nanny van parked outside.

As soon ce she showed up, the van door slid open.

Willow was sitting inside, just looking at Jocelyn in silence

Jocelyn had no clue when she arrived. Was it a fluke, or did she come on purpose?

Jocelyn, got a minute for a chat Willow asked

Jocelyn glanced at the time, didn’t shoot her down but shot a text to Melvin, and then hopped into the van

As soon as the door shut, Willow cracked a smile and said. “You’ve got quts, indeed”

“Its not like youre gonna kill me. Jocelyn shot her a look, waving her phone, Texted Melvin before I got in, told him Willow cordially

invited me over.”

Willow’s smile froze for a sec before she forced a fake chuckle, You’re Melvin’s darling now. Even if I wanted to, I can’t

“So, what’s up? What do you want from me? Jocelyn cut to the chase. “Certainly you don’t waste your time in small talks

“Theard about those rumors online Melvin believes I’m the one messing with you, and it’s making my work life hell, Willow fiddled with her ring “So I wanted to clear the air Whatever happened online, it had nothing to do with me”

Jocelyn raised an eyebrow, “If you say it’s not you, then it’s not it’s not like there’s proof it was you, anyway”

Willow gave her a look. “But Melvin thinks it was me

“Then explain it to him Aren’t you two old buddies? Besides, you’re the spokeswoman of his brand. He should be backing you up, not screwing with your job, right?”

the picture, why would he listen to me? Willow glared. So, could you do me a favour and get Melvin off my back? I’m an actress Being out of sight is out of mind for

less. You know we’re not exactly besties. Maybe he’s just worned you’re working too hard and wants you to take a breather

open road, Jocelyn found the van pretty roomy and

the atmosphere in the van a bit tense, and the assistant kept an eye on her noticing Willow’s mood

Willow? Jocelyn

experienced performer, quickly put on a smile, “We’ve met several times despite our misunderstandings and unpleasantness So, I was thinking

your car now, night?

club where the staff rushed over to Willow’s van to open the door, with the assistant hopping out first to pop. an umbrella before Willow

have

Jocelyn, gesturing for the assistant to cover her too

fuss, Jocelyn said, unused to

led by the staff, they were greeted by a man who seemed

and introduced Jocelyn

Willow was up to but

and handsome, probably someone from Willow’s circle

parted, he mentioned he’d come find

her phone – no reply from Melvin.

Club, not sure what he was thinking. But she had to let him know

her stashed wine

seemed pretty tight, while Jocelyn waited for

gotta take a call Willow grabbed

just Jocelyn and the guy

talk to her or pay much attention.

lingered on Jocelyn, blatantly eyeing her up in a way that made her

Willow You should join showbiz. I’d make you a star,” he

dude must be some rich hotshot, considering his

with her phone, she

his drink and sidled up

away, but he

said, gripping her phone and

With your looks, you must’ve hooked up with plenty of guys,” he boasted, setting down his glass and moving in on her, “Til sponsor you. Ten million

phone, her voice raised

if you had a husband, let alone a boyfriend,” he cornered her, hand

maggots crawling on her, Jocelyn was physically repulsed, fighting the urge to scream but afraid

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