The Unwilling CEO’s Love Game

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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.”

already eaten and, knowing Harrison was the one who’d invited Jocelyn out, reminded

that they wished he’d marry her

for some

of frustration and amusement.

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

on being the son-in-law who moves

parents are anxious too. They’d probably pay someone to

Jocelyn mused. “Seems like there are plenty of folks not rushing to marry. It’s as

settling down and carrying on the family name.” Harrison understood, “But honestly, I do like the idea of having a family. A wife, a kid,

—

terrific husband and father. His future wife would be happy

you talk about it sounds lovely.” she admitted.

creating that happiness with me.” Harrison

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

wistful smile, “Hopefully.”

to their reserved table. It was a rare occasion – their

were guided to

had carved out her niche in the entertainment circle, with her sweet looks and

they were seated together, the reason for their

unperturbed by guilt, greeted Jocelyn with

Willow interjected with a pointed look at Harrison. “You

her appetite completely. “Sorry, miss, but we don’t appreciate interruptions.” Harrison said, diplomatically showing her the door. Willow, usually unaccustomed to such rebuffs, was

chest tighten with

be so

shot back sharply. “Or wait, he’s not really your

composure slipped and her anger

her as his girlfriend. Willow sometimes claimed the title when out and about, and unless Melvin was present,

of your business, and not being his girlfriend doesn’t change a thing. He chose to be with me,

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