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

help thinking about Melvin and his conversation with the village officials. She believed that

were curious-was Melvin’s arrival a coincidence, or was it because of her?

of thoughts, she realized that

night, everything asleep under

dawn, the village rooster started to

routine here. Go to bed by

bring breakfast to them-a bowl of oatmeal with

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

The ladies’ eyes sparkled whenever Melvin was mentioned. A handsome and wealthy man with a kind heart was the dream match for

Ursula were roped into the village gossip. The village secretary’s wife, Yvonne, said with a knowing

the nuts in

“No, we’re not acquainted.”

sharp eyes didn’t miss much.

matter. You’re acquainted now I heard that he’s still single. Jocelyn, why don’t you give it a shot?’ Yvonne’s suggestion

tumed awkward.

a chance with

you’re gorgeous, but he’s not looking your

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The true

grew increasingly uncomfortable.

next to Jocelyn How can you be sure he wasn’t looking at me?” Ursula joined in

and shook her head, “I trust my eyes. They don’t

were really perceptive. But she

Jocelyn stuffed her pockets with nuts and hurried

almost followed but then sat

last night and she’d declined,

of her feelings for Melvin Her

people with unspoken affection for

Melvin descending the opposite hill and heading her

Unah spotted her and

Jocelyn could only smile and wait for them to

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