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?”

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 is out of mind

to me even less. You know we’re not exactly besties. Maybe he’s just worned you’re working too

found the van pretty roomy and

tense, and the assistant kept

are we heading, Willow? Jocelyn asked calmly,

and unpleasantness So, I was

decline since I’m in your

swanky club where the staff rushed over to Willow’s van to open the

celebs do have their own

for Jocelyn, gesturing for the assistant to cover her too

need for the fuss, Jocelyn said, unused

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

introduced Jocelyn to him.

clue what Willow was up to but played

and handsome, probably someone

parted, he mentioned he’d come

phone – no reply from Melvin.

not sure what he was thinking. But she had

room. Willow ordered some of her stashed wine

after He and Willow seemed pretty tight, while Jocelyn waited for the other

Willow grabbed her phone,

it was just Jocelyn and the guy

he didn’t talk to her or

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

showbiz. I’d make you

figured this dude must be some rich

her phone, she replied Indifferently, “Not

his drink and sidled

scooted away, but he made his move

she said, gripping her phone and standing up,

with plenty of guys,” he boasted, setting

Clutching her phone, her voice raised a bit as she backed away, “I

if you had a husband, let alone a boyfriend,” he cornered her, hand on her shoulder,

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

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