The Unwilling CEO’s Love Game

Chapter 144

The anival of Willow in this sleepy little village had Jocelyn convinced the world had gone mad.

Draped in a pristine designer down jacket with flawless makeup, Willow was a stark contrast to the rustic surroundings.

The village chiel was unfamiliar with the faces of celebrities. He had just been informed via telephone that a star was visiting their village. Oblivious to who she was, he felt obliged to welcome her.

He had seen on TV how celebrities would visit rural areas and experience the simple life for a few days. In turn, they would promote local development.

The village chief thought it rather fortuitous that a star had taken an interest in their little village. Word would get out, and the exposure could only be beneficial.

When Willow caught sight of Jocelyn, the surprise was mutual. Willow hadn’t expected to find Jocelyn here, but she quickly pieced together why Melvin might have sought refuge in such backwoods retreat.

“Jocelyn, what a coincidence!” Willow greeted, masking the awkwardness with her tone.

The village head was baffled.

Jocelyn knew this celebrity?

Jocelyn merely nodded slightly, showing no interest in engaging further.

Willow’s gaze shifted between Jocelyn and Harrison, a knowing look in her eyes. “So you two lovebirds finally nested. Congratulations.” Despite being polite by nature, Jocelyn wanted nothing more than to drop all pretenses of civility where Willow was concerned.

Harrison, aware of Jocelyn’s distaste for the woman, chose to ignore her.

Willow’s face stiffened at the snub. She hastily changed the topic, adopting an air of delight as she spread her arms wide, closed her eyes and took a deep breath. “Ah, the air’s so fresh here. No wonder Melvin ran off to this place.”

The village head was taken aback. Another acquaintance of Mr. Martinez’s?

It seemed like everyone from the city knew each other.

To be precise, ever since Jocelyn and Ursula had arrived, the village had been buzzing with activities.

So, the catalyst was Jocelyn and Ursula?

No, it was primarily Jocelyn.

Willow flashed a smile at Uriah. “Sir, could you show me to Melvin, please?”

Uriah could hardly decline. Guests, especially celebrities, were to be treated with respect for the sake of the village’s future.

carrying her bags, Harrison expressed his concern for

there’s

with her image to make a scene.

and Melvin…” Harrison

fear was that Willow might cling to Melvin, making things uncomfortable

overthinking it. Even if that were the case, it might

considered her point and found some logic in it.

you’re

her cool. It’s actually better if she’s here. She can take Melvin off my sight, and I’ll have more

to leave her alone, but he had commitments back home he

Jocelyn urged, opening the car door for him. “Stop

on Jocelyn. Suddenly, he released the door

just smiled. ‘Don’t make it sound so final. It’s not like we won’t see each

want to take you home, Harmson’s voice was husky,

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here for a month. If I left now. I’d disappoint the kids and break my promise.”

it was just a wishful

let me know,” Harrison said with a complaining look,

out

did, and that one step behind made Harrison feel like he had missed out on so much.

ཎྜ ཧ ྋག

agreed, understanding his concern.

bright eyes, he yeamed to take her away

would happen between Melvin and the star

reminded

“Okay.”

the door,

stepped back and waved

fired up the engine. “I’m

smiled back. “Let me know when you

car pulled away. Jocelyn stood by the roadside, watching until it disappeared from view.

the rear-view mirror, felt the urge to return for her growing

untrustworthy or force her into anything. With resolve, he hit the

out of mind, he

there until the car was no longer

have him stay longer? With

was unfazed. “I’m going to

avoid them or to give them a chance?” Ursula couldn’t stand Willow’s pretense. That woman’s