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?”

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

less. You know we’re not exactly besties. Maybe he’s just worned you’re working too hard

down the open road, Jocelyn found the van pretty

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

we heading, Willow? Jocelyn asked calmly, eyeing the streets

several times despite our misunderstandings and unpleasantness So, I was thinking why not

I’m in your

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

celebs do have their

Jocelyn, gesturing for the assistant to

need for the fuss, Jocelyn said,

by a man who seemed to be

and introduced Jocelyn to

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

was young and handsome, probably someone from Willow’s

he’d come

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

of her stashed wine and

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

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

was just Jocelyn

he didn’t talk to her or pay much attention.

gaze lingered on Jocelyn,

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

some rich hotshot, considering his arrogance.

she

guy picked up his drink and

scooted away, but he made his

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

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

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

he cornered her, hand on her

crawling on her, Jocelyn was physically repulsed, fighting the urge to scream but afraid he’d

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