The Unwilling CEO’s Love Game

Chapter 123

Jocelyn declined Yasmine’s invitation to go out for lunch, but Yasmine was insistent

“If you’re not coming, then I’ll join you for a meal at your cafeteria,” Yasmine made it clear she wanted to have a meal with her.

Wary of drawing attention and questions from others, Jocelyn finally gave in reluctantly.

It had to be said, Melvin and Yasmine really were siblings. Their talent for wearing others down was the same.

Yasmine casually draped her arm around Jocelyn’s, “Let me help”

“No need, I’m fine,” Jocelyn felt weird about it. She wasn’t that close to Yasmine.

She tried to withdraw her hand, but Yasmine wouldn’t let her, “I don’t have many friends here, and when Preston told me about you, I just knew we could be friends. So please, don’t reject me, okay?”

Her sincerity was overwhelming, making it seem like a fault to refuse her.

Jocelyn could only offer an awkward smile and go along with it.

Considering Jocelyn’s leg injury hadn’t fully healed, even though the restaurant they were planning to eat at wasn’t far, Yasmine still decided to drive.

The car belonged to Melvin, a sleek silver Porsche.

Jocelyn’s feelings were mixed as she sat in it

In just a few minutes, they arrived at the restaurant. It wasn’t large but was clean and well-reviewed. Jocelyn had been here before with colleagues.

Yasmine helped her into the restaurant and chose a spot near the entrance to sit down.

At this point, Jocelyn started to warm up to Yasmine a bit Yasmine didn’t scorn the small diner despite wearing designer clothes, sitting on an old wooden bench and even pouring herself a cup of water.

She wasn’t like Melvin.

Melvin was the type to avoid small diners, always favoring upscale restaurants. He would look down on street food vendors as if they were unworthy of his patronage.

The restaurant owner recognized Jocelyn and, noticing the bandage on her chin, offered to make her dish with less oil and spice.

let Yasmine choose the dishes, but Yasmine said she was okay with

two combos with soup.

at all but was very interested in Preston’s studies, which

food arrived. Yasmine proved to be unpretentious, enjoying the simple home-cooked style

I’ve had a meal like this, Yasmine mused. This kind

“Then I guess I’ve been

something to be said for the simple and ordinary.”

a kid, happiness seemed so simple.

my life as well Trying to get a feel for the real world.”

child, her life was anything but simple After all, if Melvin was wealthy, Yasmine was

folks could often be solved with money

the

the life you want makes it less tiring. And a less

‘That makes sense.”

and Yasmine quipped with a smile, “Towe you one. I’ll

need for formalities, Jocelyn wasn’t keen on mingling too much with people

“I don’t like owing

seb, Jocelyn said

diner when a minivan pulled up behind

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but then she saw Yasmine and Jocelyn coming out

happiness that appeared on Willow’s face at the sight of Yasmine vanished in an instant. She removed her sunglasses, greeting her with a

her a sidelong glance, “What brings a big

thought I’d say hello,” Willow said,

her, “Melvin made it clear he wants

politeness But Yasmine’s disdain

She glanced at Jocelyn, clearly uncomfortable with Yasmine humiliating her in front of someone else. But Willow had a thick skin and managed to keep her smile as normal. The media will write what they will, and I can’t control them. I’m endorsing a jewelry line. A little buzz helps drive both online and in store sales. Melvin should be pleased with that, don’t you think?”

disbelief, narrowing her eyes at Willow, “Years have passed,

you are Melvin’s sister, there are things between him and me that you can’t possibly know

with you and Melvin? Did he sleep with you, or what? Stop acting like you two have some sort of secret relationship. There’s a limit to playing coy, you know Just

flushed

She always knew Yasmine wasn’t Willow’s biggest fan, but