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?”

could you do me a favour and get Melvin off my back? I’m an actress Being out of sight is out

even less. You know we’re not exactly besties. Maybe he’s just worned you’re working too hard and wants you

down the open road, Jocelyn found the van pretty

the atmosphere in the van a bit tense, and the assistant kept an eye on her noticing Willow’s

Jocelyn asked calmly, eyeing

a smile, “We’ve met several times despite our misunderstandings and unpleasantness So, I was thinking why not have a meal together and hopefully, you’ll grace me

hardly decline since I’m in your car now, night? Jocelyn hinted at the obligation.

over to Willow’s van to open the door, with the assistant hopping out first to pop.

do have their own spectacle

the

need for the fuss, Jocelyn said, unused to such pampering.

staff, they were greeted by a man who seemed

exchanged pleasantries and introduced

up to but played along, keeping up

was young and handsome, probably someone from Willow’s

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

phone – no reply from

him the name of the Club, not sure what he was thinking. But she had to let him know she was with Willow

room. Willow ordered some of her stashed

seemed pretty tight, while Jocelyn waited for the other shoe

call Willow grabbed her phone, signaled them, and stepped out.

was just Jocelyn and the guy

he didn’t talk to

shut, his gaze lingered on Jocelyn, blatantly eyeing her up in a way that

than Willow You should join showbiz. I’d make you

dude must be some rich hotshot, considering his arrogance.

phone, she replied Indifferently, “Not interested”

and sidled

scooted away, but he made

respect, please,” she said, gripping her phone and standing

your looks, you must’ve hooked up with plenty of guys,” he boasted, setting down his

to slap some sense into him Clutching her phone, her voice raised a bit as she backed

boyfriend,” he cornered her, hand on her shoulder, the other creeping to her waist, “Nice and slim soft, huh?”

like maggots crawling on her, Jocelyn was physically repulsed, fighting

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