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.”

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

parents genuinely liked Harrison, so much that they wished he’d marry her right

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

frustration and amusement. “They

to consider your feelings, I’d definitely

being the son-in-law who moves

too. They’d probably pay someone to take

folks not rushing to marry.

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 cozy little trio it all sounds

—

his genuine longing for marriage and imagined he’d be a terrific husband and

it sounds

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

responded, “Don’t

a wistful

bistro and were shown to their reserved table. It was a rare occasion – their first dinner out this

they settled in and ordered, Willow and Ulla were guided to a nearby table. Jocelyn’s mood soured

niche in the entertainment circle, with her sweet looks and a touch of boldness that made her

together, the reason for their friendship became clear their similar

by guilt, greeted Jocelyn with bold

Harrison. “You two should consider a sequel.

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 eye

chest

could Willow be so shameless?

on your own boyfriend?” Harrison shot back sharply. “Or wait, he’s not really your

sarcasm hit a nerve. Willow’s composure

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

being his girlfriend doesn’t change a thing. He chose to be with me, in