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.”

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

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

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

a mix of frustration and amusement.

consider your feelings, I’d definitely be part

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

parents are anxious too. They’d probably pay someone

like there are plenty of folks not rushing to marry. It’s as if staying single is some

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

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

you talk about it sounds lovely.” she admitted.

nobody’s creating that happiness with me.”

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

offered a wistful smile,

table. It was a rare occasion

settled in and ordered, Willow and Ulla were guided to

sweet looks and

reason for their friendship became clear

greeted Jocelyn with bold

at Harrison. “You two should consider

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

chest tighten

could Willow be so

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

nerve. Willow’s composure slipped and her anger

her as his girlfriend. Willow sometimes claimed the title when out and about, and unless 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 new, please keep your