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.”

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

that they wished he’d marry

up for some alone time, huh?” Harrison joked,

sighed with a mix of frustration and

I’d definitely

planning on being the son-in-law who moves

are anxious too. They’d probably

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

you know how it is. Life’s all about 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,

—

he’d be a terrific husband

about it sounds lovely.” she admitted.

me.” Harrison lamented

but simply responded, “Don’t worry, you’ll

a wistful smile, “Hopefully.”

reserved table. It was a rare occasion – their first dinner

in and ordered, Willow and Ulla were guided to a nearby table. Jocelyn’s mood soured as she saw them

niche in the entertainment circle, with her sweet looks and a

their friendship became clear

greeted Jocelyn with

Harrison. “You two should consider a sequel. I bet

but we don’t appreciate interruptions.” Harrison said, diplomatically showing her the door. Willow, usually unaccustomed to such rebuffs, was irked but kept

felt her chest

be so shameless?

back sharply. “Or wait, he’s not really your boyfriend, is he?

Willow’s composure slipped and her anger revealed.

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

and not being his girlfriend doesn’t change a thing. He chose to be with me, in the end.” Willow retorted, refusing to concede. “Jocelyn, since you’ve found someone new, please keep your distance from

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