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?”

you in the picture, why would he listen to me? Willow glared. So, could you do me a favour and get

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

down the open road, Jocelyn found

van a bit tense, and the assistant kept an

heading, Willow? Jocelyn asked calmly, eyeing the streets

and unpleasantness So, I was thinking why not have a meal together and hopefully, you’ll grace me

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

swanky club where the staff rushed over to Willow’s van to open the door, with the assistant hopping out first to pop. an

admit, celebs do have their

for the assistant to cover her

need for the fuss, Jocelyn said,

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

introduced Jocelyn

what Willow was up to but played

was young and handsome, probably someone from

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

checked her phone – no

was thinking. But she had to let him

Willow ordered some of her stashed wine and a

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

me. gotta take a call Willow grabbed

just Jocelyn and the guy

first he didn’t talk to her or pay

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

showbiz. I’d make you a

must be some rich hotshot, considering his

her phone, she replied Indifferently, “Not

and sidled up next

away, but he made his move

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

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

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

care if you had a husband, let alone a boyfriend,” he cornered her, hand on her shoulder, the other creeping to her

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

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