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

less. You know we’re not exactly besties. Maybe

road, Jocelyn found the

a bit tense, and the assistant kept an eye on her noticing Willow’s mood was off.

Jocelyn asked calmly, eyeing the streets

an experienced performer, quickly put on a smile, “We’ve met several times despite our misunderstandings and unpleasantness So, I was thinking why not have a meal

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

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

have their own

waited for Jocelyn, gesturing for the

no need for the fuss, Jocelyn said, unused to

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

introduced Jocelyn to

Willow was up to but played along,

young and handsome,

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

phone – no reply from

sure what he was thinking.

ordered some of her stashed wine and

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

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

Jocelyn and

to her or pay much attention.

gaze lingered on Jocelyn, blatantly eyeing her up

than Willow You should join showbiz. I’d make

this dude must be some rich hotshot, considering

she

drink and sidled

scooted away, but he

said, gripping her phone and standing up,

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

her phone, her voice raised a bit

he cornered her, hand on

physically repulsed, fighting the urge to scream but afraid he’d get

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