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.”

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

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

for some alone time, huh?” Harrison joked,

frustration and amusement. “They really

feelings, I’d definitely

“What, planning on being the

parents are anxious too. They’d probably pay

Jocelyn mused. “Seems like there are plenty of folks not

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

—

be a terrific husband and father. His future

talk about it sounds lovely.” she

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

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

wistful smile,

table. It was a rare occasion – their first dinner out this

settled in and ordered, Willow and Ulla were guided to a nearby table.

sweet looks and a touch of boldness that

for their friendship

guilt, greeted Jocelyn with bold

with a pointed look at Harrison. “You two should consider a sequel. I bet lots would love the story of lovers reunited.”

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 on your girlfriend. After all, she and my boyfriend have some unresolved issues.”

chest tighten

could Willow be so

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

hit a nerve. Willow’s composure slipped

girlfriend. 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 there.

change a thing. He chose to be with me, in the end.” Willow retorted, refusing