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.

okay with any dishes and insisted that Jocelyn decide for her.

ordered two combos with

very interested in Preston’s studies, which made Jocelyn

unpretentious, enjoying the

since I’ve had a meal like this, Yasmine mused. This kind of food has the flavor of life.”

I guess I’ve been living amid that flavor all along.

be said

simple. And now, it’s simplicity that

trying to simplify my life as well Trying to get a feel

held many secrets. Divorced, with a child, her life was anything but

could

the imagination

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

‘That makes sense.”

with a smile,

formalities, Jocelyn wasn’t keen on

don’t like owing

Jocelyn said noncommittally.

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stepped out with her sunglasses on, and took

spotted the car, but

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

glance, “What brings a big

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

this is Melvin’s car, Yasmine saw right through her, “Melvin made it clear he wants nothing to do

with politeness But Yasmine’s disdain was a fastball,

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

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

you are Melvin’s sister, there are things

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

face flushed

knew Yasmine wasn’t Willow’s biggest