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?”

favour and get Melvin off my back? I’m an actress Being out of sight is out of mind for

listens to me even less. You know we’re not exactly besties. Maybe he’s just worned you’re working too hard and wants you

the open road, Jocelyn found the van pretty

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

Jocelyn asked calmly, eyeing

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

hardly decline since I’m in your car now, night? Jocelyn hinted at

to open the door, with the assistant hopping out first to pop. an umbrella

do have their own

gesturing for the assistant to

need for the fuss, Jocelyn said, unused to such pampering.

the staff, they were greeted by a man who seemed to be an acquaintance of

exchanged pleasantries and introduced Jocelyn to him.

clue what Willow was up to but played along, keeping

and handsome, probably someone

they parted, he mentioned he’d come find Willow later, and she

checked her phone – no reply from

him the name of the Club, not sure what he was thinking. But she had

some of her stashed wine and a few snacks

showed up not long after He and Willow seemed pretty tight, while Jocelyn waited for the other shoe to drop

gotta take a call Willow grabbed her phone, signaled them, and stepped out.

it was just Jocelyn and the

he didn’t talk to

shut, his gaze lingered on Jocelyn, blatantly eyeing her up

I’d make you a star,” he said with

this dude must be some rich hotshot, considering his

with her phone, she replied Indifferently, “Not interested”

picked up his drink and sidled up next

scooted away, but he made

some respect, please,” she said, gripping her phone and standing

With your looks, you must’ve hooked up with plenty of guys,” he boasted, setting down his glass

itching to slap some sense into him Clutching her phone, her voice raised a bit

care if you had a husband, let alone a boyfriend,” he cornered her, hand on her shoulder, the other creeping to

fighting the urge to scream but afraid he’d get more aggressive

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