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?”

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

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

open road, Jocelyn found the van pretty roomy and comly.

van a bit tense, and the assistant kept an eye on her noticing

Jocelyn asked calmly, eyeing the streets

unpleasantness So,

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

the staff rushed over to Willow’s van to open the door, with the assistant hopping out

have their

for the assistant to cover her

for the fuss,

by a man who seemed to be an acquaintance

and introduced Jocelyn to

up to but

and handsome,

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

– no reply from

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

some of her stashed wine and a

up not long after He and Willow seemed

call Willow grabbed her phone, signaled them, and

just Jocelyn and

didn’t talk to her or

shut, his gaze lingered on Jocelyn, blatantly eyeing her up in a way

showbiz. I’d make you a star,”

some rich hotshot, considering

phone, she replied Indifferently,

his drink and sidled up next

scooted away, but he made his move

said, gripping her phone and standing up, keeping a safe

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

sense into him Clutching her phone, her voice

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

fighting the urge to scream but

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