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?”

he listen to me? Willow glared. So, could you do me a favour and get Melvin off my back? I’m an

listens to me even less. You know we’re not exactly besties. Maybe he’s just

found

bit tense, and the assistant kept an eye on

Willow? Jocelyn asked calmly, eyeing the streets

put on a smile, “We’ve met several times despite our misunderstandings and unpleasantness So, I was thinking why not have a meal together and hopefully, you’ll grace me with your

decline since I’m in your car now, night? Jocelyn hinted at the obligation.

up to a swanky club where the staff rushed over to Willow’s van to open the door,

have their

Jocelyn, gesturing for the assistant to cover

for the fuss,

greeted by a man who seemed

exchanged pleasantries and introduced Jocelyn to

what Willow was up to but played along, keeping up appearances

young and handsome, probably

he’d come find Willow later, and she

checked her phone – no reply from

was thinking. But she had to let him know she

of her

He and Willow seemed pretty tight, while Jocelyn waited for the other

grabbed her phone,

just Jocelyn and

talk to

his gaze lingered on Jocelyn, blatantly eyeing her

hotter than Willow You should join showbiz. I’d make you a star,” he said with cocky

some rich

phone, she replied

up his drink and sidled up next to her.

he made his

her phone

to get 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

Clutching her phone, her voice raised a bit as she

you had a husband, let alone a boyfriend,” he cornered her, hand on her shoulder, the other creeping to her waist, “Nice and slim

like maggots crawling on her, Jocelyn was physically repulsed, fighting the urge to scream but afraid he’d get more aggressive

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