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.”

her mom, Daisy, who confirmed they’d already eaten and, knowing Harrison was the one who’d invited Jocelyn out, reminded her daughter

Harrison, so much that

setting us up for some alone

of frustration and

I didn’t have to consider your feelings, I’d definitely be part of your family by now.” Harrison

chuckled, “What, planning on being the

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

plenty of folks not rushing to marry. It’s as if staying single

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

—

be a terrific husband and father. His future wife

you talk about it sounds

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

but simply responded,

offered a wistful

bistro and were shown to their reserved table.

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

her sweet looks and a touch of boldness that

together, the reason for their friendship became clear their similar

by guilt, greeted Jocelyn

I see.” Willow interjected with a pointed look at Harrison. “You two should consider a sequel. I

her the door. Willow, usually unaccustomed to such rebuffs, was

felt her chest

be so shameless?

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

a nerve. Willow’s composure

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

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

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