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.”

already eaten and, knowing Harrison was

much that they wished he’d marry her

setting us up for some alone time, huh?” Harrison joked, unsurprised.

of frustration and amusement. “They really like you.”

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

on being the son-in-law who

anxious too. They’d probably pay someone to take me off their

like there are plenty of folks not rushing to

know how it is. Life’s all about 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, a

—

marriage and imagined he’d be a terrific husband and father. His future wife would

talk about it sounds lovely.”

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

responded, “Don’t worry, you’ll find the right

wistful smile,

their reserved table. It was a rare occasion –

were guided to a nearby table. Jocelyn’s mood soured as

niche in the entertainment circle, with her sweet looks and a touch

together, the reason for their friendship became clear their similar vibes were undeniable.

unperturbed by guilt, greeted Jocelyn with bold

at Harrison. “You two should consider a sequel. I bet lots would love the

miss, but we don’t appreciate interruptions.” Harrison said, diplomatically showing her the door. Willow, usually unaccustomed to such rebuffs, was irked but kept her composure. “Sir, you better keep an

felt her chest tighten with

could Willow be so shameless?

Harrison shot back sharply. “Or wait, he’s not really your boyfriend, is he? You like to claim status, but does he even

Willow’s composure slipped and her

Willow sometimes claimed the title when out and about, and unless Melvin was present, she rarely corrected misunderstandings. But she dared not when he was

your business, and not being his girlfriend doesn’t change a thing. He chose to be with me, in the end.” Willow