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?”

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

Maybe he’s just worned

road, Jocelyn found

van a bit tense, and the assistant

Jocelyn asked calmly, eyeing the streets

times despite our misunderstandings and unpleasantness So,

decline since I’m in your

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

have their own spectacle

for the

fuss, Jocelyn

they were greeted by a man who seemed to be an acquaintance of Willow’s

exchanged pleasantries and introduced Jocelyn

up to but played along, keeping

guy was young and handsome,

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

her phone – no reply

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

Willow ordered some of her stashed

long after He and Willow seemed pretty tight, while Jocelyn

take a call Willow grabbed her phone,

it was just Jocelyn and the guy

to

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

showbiz. I’d make you a star,” he said with cocky

figured this dude must be some rich hotshot,

her phone, she replied Indifferently, “Not interested”

picked up his drink and sidled up next to her.

away, but he made his

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

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

into him Clutching her phone, her voice raised a bit as she backed

boyfriend,” he cornered her, hand

fighting the urge to

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255