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?”

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

besties. Maybe

open road, Jocelyn found the van

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

heading, Willow? Jocelyn asked calmly, eyeing the

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

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

open the door, with the assistant hopping out first to pop. an umbrella before Willow stepped

admit, celebs do have their own

gesturing for the assistant to

but no need for the fuss, Jocelyn said, unused to such

by a man who seemed to be an acquaintance of

introduced Jocelyn to him.

had no clue what Willow was up to but played along, keeping up appearances

handsome, probably someone from Willow’s

mentioned he’d come find Willow later, and

her phone – no reply from

not sure what he was thinking. But she had to let him know she

room. Willow ordered some of her stashed wine

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

take a call Willow grabbed her phone, signaled them, and

it was just Jocelyn and the guy

talk to

Jocelyn, blatantly eyeing her

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

dude must be some rich hotshot, considering

phone, she replied

picked up his drink and sidled up next

he made his move

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

boasted, setting down his glass and moving in on her, “Til sponsor

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

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

fighting the urge to scream but afraid he’d get more

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