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?”

me? Willow glared. So, could you do me a favour and get Melvin off my back? I’m an actress Being out

we’re not exactly besties. Maybe he’s

found the van pretty roomy

van a bit tense, and the assistant kept an eye

heading, Willow? Jocelyn asked calmly, eyeing

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

hardly decline since I’m in your car now, night?

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

have

gesturing for the

need for the fuss, Jocelyn said, unused

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

pleasantries and introduced Jocelyn to

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

young and handsome, probably

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

checked her phone – no reply from Melvin.

was thinking. But she had to let

ordered some of her

from before showed up not long after He and Willow seemed

Willow grabbed her

just Jocelyn and the

he didn’t talk to her or pay much

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

join showbiz. I’d make you a star,” he said with cocky confidence.

this dude must be some rich hotshot, considering

phone, she replied Indifferently, “Not

picked up his drink and sidled up next to

away, but he made his

her phone and standing

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,

him Clutching her phone, her

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

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

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