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 the one who’d invited

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

us up for some alone time,

of frustration and amusement. “They really

definitely be part of your family

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

Harrison said carelessly. “My parents are anxious too. They’d probably

universal plight of parents.” Jocelyn mused. “Seems like there are plenty of folks not rushing to marry. It’s as if staying single is some

I do like the idea of having a family. A wife,

—

terrific

about it sounds lovely.”

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

he meant but simply responded,

offered a wistful smile,

upscale bistro and were shown to their reserved table. It was a rare

were guided to a nearby

niche in the entertainment circle, with her sweet looks and

were seated together, the reason for their friendship became clear their

by guilt, greeted Jocelyn with bold familiarity.

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

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

chest

could Willow be so shameless?

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

hit a nerve. Willow’s composure slipped and her

when out and about, and unless Melvin was present, she rarely corrected misunderstandings. But

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