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?”

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 is out of

besties. Maybe he’s just worned you’re working too

down the open road, Jocelyn found

bit tense, and the assistant

Jocelyn asked calmly,

a smile, “We’ve met several times despite our misunderstandings and unpleasantness So, I

decline since I’m in your car

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

admit, celebs do have their own

gesturing for the assistant

for the fuss, Jocelyn said, unused to

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

exchanged pleasantries and introduced Jocelyn to

had no clue what Willow was up to but played along, keeping up

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

he mentioned he’d come find Willow later, and

checked her phone – no reply from

not sure what he was thinking. But she had to let him

Willow ordered some of her stashed

showed up not long after He and Willow seemed

take a call Willow grabbed her phone, signaled them,

Jocelyn

didn’t talk to her or pay much attention.

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

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

some rich hotshot, considering

she replied

guy picked up his drink and

scooted away, but he made his

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

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

her phone, her voice raised a bit as she

a husband, let alone a boyfriend,” he cornered her, hand on her shoulder, the other creeping to her waist, “Nice

on her, Jocelyn was physically repulsed, fighting the urge

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