The Unwilling CEO’s Love Game

Chapter 154

She lingered at the foot of the apartment building and sat on a bench rather than immediately ascending the

stairs.

Pulling out her cell, she scrolled through Twitter and a tweet from the village assistant, Uriah caught her eye It was good news: their village was getting a road upgrade. The construction team had already scoped out the area and charted out the new route with the goal of having driveways accessible within six months.

The town’s development plan also had an Intriguing proposal – planting apple trees.

Every fall, they’d harvest the apples and arrange for buyers to come directly to purchase the fruits, so that the locals wouldn’t have to sell by themselves.

More importantly, a company proposed to build a processing plant nearby. It promised to provide jobs for many in the area.

Though it was just a plan, it represented a beacon of hope for everyone.

At that moment, Jocelyn felt a surge of respect for Melvin, the man making it happen.

Regardless of his reasons or motivations, his actions spoke volumes, and she couldn’t help but give a thumbs-up to his post before heading upstairs.

The day before the school year kicked off, Harrison invited Jocelyn to dinner.

He had been back in Yanova City for a while but had been too swamped to meet up until now.

After picking her up, he suggested, “How about we invite your parents along?”

Checking the time, Jocelyn replied, “They’ve probably had dinner by now.””

“Just ask.”

“Alright.”

was the one who’d invited Jocelyn

that they wished he’d marry her right

us up for some alone time, huh?” Harrison

sighed with a mix of frustration and amusement. “They really like

consider your feelings, I’d definitely be part of your

chuckled, “What, planning on being the son-in-law who

don’t mind.” Harrison said carelessly. “My parents are anxious too. They’d probably pay someone to take me off their

like there are plenty of folks not rushing to marry. It’s as

honestly, I do like the idea of having

—

for marriage and imagined he’d be a terrific husband and

about it sounds lovely.”

bad nobody’s creating that happiness with me.” Harrison lamented with a hint of sadness.

but simply responded, “Don’t worry, you’ll find

offered a wistful

were shown to their reserved table.

and Ulla were guided to

entertainment circle, with her sweet looks and a

together, the reason for their friendship became

guilt, greeted Jocelyn with bold familiarity.

your boyfriend, I see.” Willow interjected with a pointed look at Harrison. “You two should consider a sequel. I bet lots would love the story of lovers reunited.”

diplomatically showing her the door. Willow, usually unaccustomed to such rebuffs, was irked but kept her composure. “Sir, you better keep an eye on your girlfriend. After all, she and my boyfriend have some unresolved

chest tighten

be

on your own boyfriend?” Harrison shot back sharply. “Or wait, he’s not really your boyfriend, is he? You like to claim status,

nerve. Willow’s composure slipped and

affection to her, much less confirmed her as his girlfriend. Willow sometimes claimed the title when out and about, and unless Melvin was

known only to those privy to the inside story. “My relationship with Melvin is none of your business, and not being his girlfriend doesn’t change a thing. He chose