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?”

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

Maybe he’s just worned you’re working too hard and wants

the open road, Jocelyn found the van pretty roomy and

van a bit tense, and the assistant kept an

are we heading, Willow? Jocelyn asked calmly, eyeing the

as 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 together

can hardly decline since I’m in your car

to Willow’s van to open the door, with the

admit, celebs do have their own spectacle

gesturing for the assistant to

for the fuss, Jocelyn said, unused

the staff, they were greeted by a man who seemed

and introduced Jocelyn

no clue what Willow was up to but played along,

guy was young and handsome,

he’d come find Willow later, and she agreed

– no reply from

of the Club, not sure what he was thinking. But she

of her stashed wine and a

He and Willow seemed pretty tight,

grabbed her phone, signaled them, and

Jocelyn and

didn’t talk to her or pay much attention.

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

showbiz. I’d make you a

be some rich hotshot, considering

with her phone, she

up his drink and

but he made his

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

you must’ve hooked up with plenty of guys,” he boasted, setting

itching to slap some sense into him Clutching her phone, her

care if you had a husband, let alone a boyfriend,” he cornered her, hand on her shoulder, the other creeping to her waist,

crawling on her, Jocelyn was physically repulsed, fighting the urge to scream but afraid he’d get more aggressive

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