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?”

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 Being out of sight

exactly besties. Maybe he’s just worned you’re working too hard and wants you to take a breather

down the open road, Jocelyn found the van pretty

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

Willow? Jocelyn

on a smile, “We’ve met several times despite our misunderstandings and unpleasantness So, I was thinking why not have a meal together and hopefully, you’ll grace me with

your car now,

the staff rushed over to Willow’s van to open the door, with

have their

gesturing for the assistant

for the fuss, Jocelyn said, unused to such pampering.

a man who

exchanged pleasantries and introduced Jocelyn to him.

up to but played along,

guy was young and handsome, probably someone from

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

phone – no reply from Melvin.

not sure what he was thinking.

ordered some of her stashed wine and a few snacks

Willow seemed pretty tight, while Jocelyn waited for the other shoe to drop

me. gotta take a call Willow grabbed her

Jocelyn and the

he didn’t talk to her or

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

should join showbiz. I’d make you a star,” he said

must be some rich hotshot,

with her phone, she replied Indifferently, “Not interested”

his drink and sidled up next to her.

away, but he made

she said, gripping her phone and standing up, keeping a safe distance.

plenty of guys,” he boasted, setting down his glass and

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

cornered her, hand on her shoulder, the other creeping to her waist, “Nice and slim

repulsed, fighting the urge to scream

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