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?”

a favour and get Melvin off my back? I’m an actress

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

down the open road, Jocelyn found the

made the atmosphere in the van a bit tense, and the assistant kept

heading, Willow? Jocelyn asked

met several times despite our misunderstandings and unpleasantness So, I was thinking why not have a meal together and hopefully, you’ll grace

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

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

do have their own spectacle

waited for Jocelyn, gesturing for the assistant to cover her

need for the fuss, Jocelyn said, unused to such

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

and introduced

up to but played along, keeping up appearances

handsome,

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

phone – no reply from

Club, not sure what he was

of her

showed up not long after He and Willow seemed pretty tight, while Jocelyn waited

grabbed her

Jocelyn and

didn’t talk to her or pay much attention.

Jocelyn, blatantly eyeing her up

join showbiz. I’d make you a star,”

some rich hotshot, considering

she replied Indifferently, “Not interested”

up his drink and

but he made

her phone and standing up, keeping

setting down his glass and moving in on her, “Til sponsor you. Ten

phone, her voice raised a bit

hand on her

on her, Jocelyn was physically repulsed, fighting the urge to scream

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