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

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

road, Jocelyn found the van

bit tense, and the assistant kept an eye on her noticing Willow’s

we heading, Willow? Jocelyn

times despite our misunderstandings and unpleasantness So, I was thinking why not have a

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

to a swanky club where the staff rushed over to Willow’s van to open the door, with the

have

gesturing for the

fuss, Jocelyn said, unused

led by the staff, they were greeted by a man who seemed to be an acquaintance of Willow’s

and introduced

was up to but played along,

handsome, probably someone

he mentioned he’d come find Willow later, and

checked her phone – no reply from Melvin.

was thinking. But she had to let him

some of her stashed wine and

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

me. gotta take a call Willow grabbed her phone,

Jocelyn

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 uncomfortable.

showbiz. I’d make you a star,” he said

be some rich hotshot, considering

with her phone, she replied

drink and sidled up next

he

phone and standing up,

guys,” he boasted, setting down his glass and moving in on her,

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

care if you had a husband, let alone a 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 the urge to scream but

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255