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.

choose the dishes, but Yasmine said she was okay with any dishes and insisted that Jocelyn

Jocelyn ordered two combos with soup.

was very interested in Preston’s studies, which

the food arrived. Yasmine proved to be unpretentious, enjoying the simple

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

I guess I’ve been living amid

be said for the simple and ordinary.”

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

trying to simplify my life as well Trying

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

of ordinary folks could often

were beyond the imagination of ordinary

believed. “Living the life you want makes it less tiring. And a less

‘That makes sense.”

with a smile,

Jocelyn wasn’t keen on mingling too

shrugged, “I don’t like

seb, Jocelyn said noncommittally.

ever left the diner when a minivan pulled up

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stepped out with her sunglasses on, and took a look

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

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

sidelong glance, “What brings a big

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

“Melvin made it clear he wants nothing to do with you, and yet you

surprised at Yasmine’s frankness. Dislikes could often be disguised with politeness But Yasmine’s disdain was a fastball, with no

twitched. 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

Willow, “Years have passed, and you’re still

sister, there are things

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

flushed with

too loudly. She always knew Yasmine wasn’t Willow’s biggest fan, but she hadn’t anticipated such an open