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?”

you do me a favour and

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

open road, Jocelyn found the

made the atmosphere in the van a bit tense, and the assistant kept an eye on her

Willow? Jocelyn asked

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

since I’m in your car now, night?

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

admit, celebs do have their own

Jocelyn, gesturing for the assistant

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

a man who seemed to be an acquaintance of

introduced Jocelyn

was up to but played

and handsome, probably

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

her phone – no

he was thinking. But she

Willow ordered some of her stashed wine

up not long after He and Willow seemed pretty tight, while Jocelyn waited for the

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

it was just Jocelyn and the

he didn’t talk to

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

join showbiz. I’d

must be some

phone, she

picked up his drink and sidled up next to her.

scooted away, but he made

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

boasted, setting down his glass and moving in on her, “Til sponsor you. Ten million a year, how about

into him Clutching her phone, her voice raised a bit as she backed away, “I have a

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

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

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