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.”

who confirmed they’d already eaten and, knowing Harrison was the one who’d invited Jocelyn out, reminded her daughter to enjoy his

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

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

with a mix of frustration and amusement. “They really like

consider your feelings, I’d definitely

on being the

“My parents are anxious too. They’d probably pay

not rushing to marry. It’s as if staying single is some kind of crime.”

all about settling down and carrying on the family name.” Harrison understood, “But honestly, I do

—

longing for marriage and imagined he’d be a terrific husband and father. His future wife would be happy with

it sounds

nobody’s creating that happiness with me.”

what he meant but simply responded, “Don’t worry, you’ll find the right

a wistful

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

to a nearby table. Jocelyn’s mood

with her sweet looks and a touch of boldness that

for their friendship

by guilt, greeted Jocelyn with

your boyfriend, I see.” Willow interjected with a pointed look at Harrison. “You two should consider a sequel. I

for Willow was 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. Willow,

felt her chest tighten with

be so

shot back sharply. “Or wait, he’s not really your

nerve. Willow’s composure slipped

never 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 she dared not when he was

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