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?”

me? Willow glared. So, could you do me a favour and get Melvin off my

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

open road, Jocelyn found the van pretty roomy

tense, and the assistant kept an eye on

Jocelyn asked calmly, eyeing the

smile, “We’ve met several times despite our misunderstandings and unpleasantness

hardly decline since I’m in your

to open the door, with the assistant hopping

celebs do have their

gesturing for the assistant to cover

fuss, Jocelyn said,

were greeted by a man who seemed to

pleasantries and introduced

up to but played along, keeping

handsome, probably someone from

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

phone – no reply

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

her stashed wine and a few

not long after He and Willow seemed pretty tight,

a call Willow grabbed her

just Jocelyn and the

he didn’t talk to her

Jocelyn, blatantly eyeing her up in a

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

be some rich hotshot, considering his arrogance.

her phone, she replied Indifferently, “Not

his drink and sidled up next to her.

scooted away, but he made

her phone

looks, you must’ve hooked up with plenty of guys,” he boasted, setting down his glass and moving in on her, “Til sponsor you. Ten

her voice raised a bit

let alone a boyfriend,” he cornered her, hand on her shoulder, the other creeping to her

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

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