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?”

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

not exactly besties. Maybe

open road, Jocelyn found the van pretty roomy and

the van a bit tense, and the assistant kept

Willow? Jocelyn asked

quickly put on a smile, “We’ve met several times despite our misunderstandings and unpleasantness So, I was thinking why

in your car now, night? Jocelyn hinted at

pulled up to a swanky club where the staff rushed over to Willow’s van to open the door, with the assistant hopping out first to pop. an umbrella before Willow stepped out

have

for Jocelyn, gesturing for the assistant to cover her too

need for the fuss, Jocelyn said, unused to such

greeted by a man

exchanged pleasantries and introduced

what Willow was up to but played along, keeping up appearances

handsome,

he mentioned he’d come

checked her phone –

roided him the name of the Club, not sure what he was thinking.

ordered some of her stashed wine

seemed pretty tight, while Jocelyn waited for the other shoe to

Willow grabbed her phone, signaled

was just Jocelyn and the guy

he didn’t talk to her

Jocelyn,

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

figured this dude must be some

phone, she

up his drink and sidled

away, but he made his move

please,” she said, gripping her phone and standing up, keeping a safe distance.

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 million

phone, her voice raised a

hand on her shoulder, the other creeping to her waist, “Nice and slim

fighting the urge to scream but

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