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.”

her mom, Daisy, who confirmed they’d already eaten and, knowing Harrison was the one

much that they wished he’d marry

for some

frustration

I’d definitely

planning on being the son-in-law

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

like there are plenty of folks not rushing to

honestly, I do like the idea of having

—

for marriage and imagined he’d be a terrific

you talk about it sounds lovely.”

that happiness with me.” Harrison lamented with

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

wistful smile,

and were shown to their reserved table. It was a rare

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

carved out her niche in the entertainment circle, with her sweet looks and a touch of boldness that made

the reason for their

greeted Jocelyn

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

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

chest tighten

be so

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

nerve. Willow’s composure slipped

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

only to those privy to the 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 new, please keep your distance from Melvin. You’re a educator, you should understand what ethics are