The Unwilling CEO’s Love Game

Chapter 139

Ursula sidestepped with an apology, “Excuse me.”

Melvin gave her room to pass, though his gaze lingered on Jocelyn instead.

Seeing Jocelyn passed by without a word, her indifference was clear.

When they climbed the stone steps, Melvin tumed back, “Jocelyn?”

She paused, took a deep breath and turned around with composure, “Yes?”

“Got any plans for tomorrow? I’m new around here Mind showing me around?” Melvin asked in a soft voice, almost pleading.

Jocelyn considered for a moment before replying, “I’m busy tomorrow. Anyone in the village can be a better quide.”

Melvin accepted the rejection with a simple “Alright”

“That’s great. Jocelyn nodded and continued on her way.

Back at their place, Ursula couldn’t help but give her a thumbs-up, “Well done.”

Jocelyn just smiled, “Just being honest”

“Why do you think he’s really here to invest the village? Ursula mused as she took off her jacket. “Other than fate bringing you two together, I can’t think of any other reason. But they say there’s no such thing as coincidence. It’s all orchestrated.”

Ursula eyed Jocelyn. “If he really came for you, and he’s willing to invest in this village for you, wouldn’t that impress you?”

Changing into her slippers and filling her kettle with water, Jocelyn replied, “It’s not for me. He’s a businessman. Profit comes first. Besides, given our breakup, why would he do anything for me? It’s just unreasonable.”

“But there’s no profit in sight.” Ursula argued. “He would have to pour in a lot of money before seeing any payback. I’m not being pessimistic, but this village is tough. With no young folks around, just the elderly and kids, what can they really do?”

Ursula wasn’t optimistic about the village’s future.

Jocelyn shared her sentiments but still clung to hope, “Don’t overthink it. As long as someone wants to revitalize the countryside, change will come.”

“I hope so

couldn’t help thinking about Melvin and his conversation with the village officials. She believed that

arrival a coincidence, or was

of thoughts, she realized that she had never

night, everything asleep under

dawn, the village rooster started to crow, waking

simple routine here. Go to bed by nine and get up

bring breakfast to them-a bowl of oatmeal with toast, sometimes pancakes or boiled

year-end festive time approached, the villagers weren’t so busy. They’d gather around the communal fire pit, warming their hands

any movie star. The ladies’ eyes sparkled whenever Melvin was mentioned. A handsome and wealthy

the village gossip. The village secretary’s wife, Yvonne, said with a knowing smile, Jocelyn, that Mr. Martinez knows

the nuts in her hand.

off, “No,

sharp eyes didn’t miss

heard that he’s still single. Jocelyn, why don’t you give it a shot?’ Yvonne’s suggestion set off a

smile tumed

“Yvonne, why not suggest I have a chance with him? Don’t I look pretty enough?”

laughed. Ursula, you’re gorgeous, but he’s not looking your way. Last night at dinner. I noticed him

Chapter 139

The true

grew increasingly uncomfortable.

How can you be sure he wasn’t looking at me?”

a seed shell and shook her head, “I trust my eyes.

really perceptive. But she

going for a walk Jocelyn stuffed her pockets with nuts

followed but then sat back down.

out last night and she’d declined, Ursula reasoned it might be inconvenient if she tagged along.

of her feelings for Melvin Her

two people with unspoken affection for

Melvin descending the opposite hill and heading

Unah spotted her and called

off guard, Jocelyn could only smile and

urgent business at the village office. Could you keep Mr. Martinez company for me?” Uriah was genuinely in