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.

the dishes, but Yasmine said she was okay with any

Jocelyn ordered two combos with soup.

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

the food arrived. Yasmine proved to be unpretentious, enjoying

been years since I’ve had a meal like this, Yasmine mused. This kind of food has

“Then I guess I’ve been living amid that flavor all

smiled, “You know, there’s something to be said

a kid, happiness seemed so simple. And now, it’s simplicity that brings happiness.

well Trying to get a feel for

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

could often be

were beyond the imagination of

others’ secrets. She simply believed. “Living the life you

‘That makes sense.”

and Yasmine quipped with a

formalities, Jocelyn wasn’t keen on mingling too much with people connected to

don’t

seb, Jocelyn said

when a minivan pulled up behind the Porsche.

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and took

spotted the car, but then she saw Yasmine and Jocelyn coming

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

big

and saw your car, thought I’d say hello,” Willow said, not giving Jocelyn

through her, “Melvin made it clear he wants nothing

frankness. Dislikes could often be disguised with politeness But Yasmine’s disdain was a fastball, with no thought of sparing the other’s

The media will write what they will, and I can’t

her eyes at Willow, “Years have passed, and you’re

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

like you two have some sort of secret relationship. There’s a limit to playing coy, you know Just because he doesn’t call you out doesn’t mean he’s okay with your games You claim to know Melvin so well, you should

flushed

Yasmine wasn’t Willow’s biggest fan, but she hadn’t