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 mind for my

shrugged, ‘He listens to me even less. You know we’re not exactly besties. Maybe he’s

road, Jocelyn found the van pretty roomy and comly.

in the van a bit tense, and the assistant kept an eye

Willow? Jocelyn asked calmly,

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

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

van to open the door, with the assistant hopping out first to pop. an umbrella before Willow

celebs do have their own spectacle

for the assistant

for the fuss, Jocelyn said, unused to

were greeted by a man who seemed to

introduced Jocelyn to him.

Willow was up to but played along, keeping up appearances

and handsome, probably someone

mentioned he’d come find Willow later, and she

checked her phone – no reply from Melvin.

of the Club, not sure what he was thinking.

of her stashed wine

He and Willow seemed pretty tight, while Jocelyn waited

grabbed her phone, signaled them, and stepped out.

just Jocelyn

talk to her or pay

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

I’d make you a star,” he said with

be some rich

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

guy picked up his drink and sidled

but he

her phone and standing up, keeping a safe distance.

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 about

Clutching her phone, her voice

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

physically repulsed, fighting the urge to scream but

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