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.”

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

much that they wished

us up for some alone time, huh?” Harrison

with a mix of frustration and

didn’t have to consider your feelings, I’d definitely

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

Harrison said carelessly. “My parents are anxious too.

are plenty of folks not rushing to marry.

family name.” Harrison understood, “But honestly, I do like the idea of having a family. A wife, a kid, a cozy little

—

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

you talk about it sounds lovely.”

happiness with me.” Harrison lamented with a

responded, “Don’t worry, you’ll

a wistful smile,

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

guided to a nearby table.

had carved out her niche in the entertainment circle, with her sweet looks and a touch

seated together, the reason for their friendship became clear their

by guilt, greeted

“You

appreciate interruptions.” Harrison said, diplomatically showing her the door. Willow, usually unaccustomed to such rebuffs, was irked but kept her composure.

her chest tighten

could Willow be so

“Or wait, he’s not

nerve. Willow’s composure

her, much less confirmed her as his girlfriend. Willow sometimes claimed the title when out and about, and unless Melvin was present,

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 Melvin. You’re a

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