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.”

Daisy, who confirmed they’d already eaten and, knowing Harrison was the one who’d invited Jocelyn

Harrison, so much that they wished

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

with a mix of frustration

definitely be part of your family by now.” Harrison

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

too. They’d probably pay

not rushing to marry. It’s as if staying single is some

understood, “But honestly, I do like the idea of having a family. A wife, a kid, a cozy

—

be a terrific husband and father. His future wife would be happy with him.

hearing you talk about it

with me.” Harrison lamented with a hint of sadness.

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

a wistful smile,

were shown to their reserved table. It

guided to a nearby table. Jocelyn’s mood soured

her sweet looks and a touch of boldness that made

together, the reason for their friendship became clear

guilt, greeted Jocelyn with bold familiarity.

out with your boyfriend, I see.” Willow interjected with a pointed look at Harrison. “You two should consider a sequel. I bet lots would

was as intense as finding a fly in her soup, which ruined 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 irked but kept her composure.

felt her chest tighten with

Willow be so

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

composure

the title when out and about, and unless Melvin was present,

being his girlfriend doesn’t change a thing. He chose to be with me, in the end.” Willow retorted, refusing to concede.