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.”

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

parents genuinely liked Harrison, so much that

some alone time, huh?” Harrison

frustration and

feelings, I’d definitely be part of your

on being the son-in-law who moves in?”

said carelessly. “My parents are anxious too. They’d probably pay someone to take me off their

of folks not rushing to marry.

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

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and imagined he’d be a terrific husband and father. His future wife would

hearing you talk about it sounds

that happiness with me.” Harrison lamented with

what he meant but simply responded, “Don’t worry,

wistful smile,

their reserved table. It was a

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

circle, with her sweet looks and a touch of boldness that made her

they were seated together, the reason for their friendship

greeted

“You two should consider

as intense as finding a fly in her soup, which ruined her appetite completely. “Sorry, miss, but we don’t appreciate interruptions.” Harrison said, diplomatically showing her the door.

chest tighten with indignation.

could Willow be so

keeping tabs 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 slipped and her anger revealed.

declared his affection to her, much less confirmed her as his girlfriend. Willow sometimes claimed the title when out and about, and unless Melvin was present, she rarely corrected misunderstandings. But

inside story. “My relationship with Melvin is none of your business, 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