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?”

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

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

road, Jocelyn found the van pretty roomy and

the atmosphere in the van a bit tense, and the assistant kept an eye on her noticing Willow’s

Willow? Jocelyn asked calmly, eyeing the

experienced performer, quickly put on a smile, “We’ve met several times despite our misunderstandings and unpleasantness So, I was thinking

hardly decline since I’m in your car now,

club where the staff rushed over to Willow’s van to open the

admit, celebs do have

the

no need for the fuss,

the staff, they were greeted by a man who seemed

pleasantries and introduced

Willow was up to

was young and handsome, probably someone from Willow’s circle

come

phone – no reply from Melvin.

of the Club, not sure what he was thinking.

her stashed wine and a few snacks

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

gotta take a call Willow grabbed her

it was just Jocelyn and

he didn’t talk to her

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

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

must be some

her phone, she replied Indifferently, “Not interested”

picked up his drink and sidled up

but he made

phone and standing up,

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 million a year, how

him Clutching her phone, her voice raised a bit as she backed away, “I have a

you had a husband, let alone a boyfriend,” he cornered her, hand on her shoulder, the

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

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