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.”

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

Harrison, so much that they wished he’d

some alone

a mix of frustration

I’d definitely

being

anxious too. They’d

“Seems like there are plenty of folks not rushing to marry. It’s as

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

—

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

you talk about it

that happiness with me.” Harrison lamented with a hint

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

a wistful smile, “Hopefully.”

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

to a nearby table. Jocelyn’s mood soured as she saw

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

for their

by guilt, greeted

“You two should consider

the door. Willow, usually unaccustomed to such rebuffs, was irked but kept her composure. “Sir, you better keep an eye on your girlfriend. After all, she and my boyfriend have some unresolved

felt her chest tighten

could Willow be so

be keeping tabs on your own boyfriend?” Harrison shot back sharply. “Or wait, he’s not really

Willow’s composure slipped and her anger

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

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

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