Chapter 77


    took off st leaving Jocelyn chilling alone, mulling over how no che’s been able to nail Willow with


    any dirt after all these years. If thes couldn’t how could she?


    The more she thought about it, the more she felt like she was swallowing a bitter pill without a peep


    owed herself another cup of coffee, only leaving after she polished it off


    No sooner had Jocelyn stepped out of the ce than she spotted Willow’s nanny van parked outside.


    As soon ce she showed up, the van door slid open.


    Willow was sitting inside, just looking at Jocelyn in silence


    Jocelyn had no clue when she arrived. Was it a fluke, or did shee on purpose?


    Jocelyn, got a minute for a chat Willow asked


    Jocelyn nced at the time, didn’t shoot her down but shot a text to Melvin, and then hopped into the


    van


    As soon as the door shut, Willow cracked a smile and said. “You’ve got quts, indeed”


    “Its not like youre gonna kill me. Jocelyn shot her a look, waving her phone, Texted Melvin before I got


    in, told him Willow cordially


    invited me over.”


    Willow’s smile froze for a sec before she forced a fake chuckle, You’re Melvin’s darling now. Even if I


    wanted to, I can’t


    “So, what’s up? What do you want from me? Jocelyn cut to the chase. “Certainly you don’t waste your


    time in small talks


    “Theard about those rumors online Melvin believes I’m the one messing with you, and it’s making my


    work life hell, Willow fiddled with her ring “So I wanted to clear the air Whatever happened online, it had


    nothing to do with me”


    Jocelyn raised an eyebrow, “If you say it’s not you, then it’s not it’s not like there’s proof it was you,


    anyway”


    Willow gave her a look. “But Melvin thinks it was me


    “Then exin it to him Aren’t you two old buddies? Besides, you’re the spokeswoman of his brand. He


    should be backing you up, not screwing with your job, right?”


    “With you in the picture, why would he listen to me? Willow red. So, could you do me a favour and


    get Melvin off my back? I’m an actress Being out of sight is out of mind for my fans


    Jocelyn shrugged, ‘He listens to me even less. You know we’re not exactly besties. Maybe he’s just


    worned you’re working too hard and wants you to take a breather


    Cruising down the open road, Jocelyn found the van pretty roomy andly.


    Willow’s silence made the atmosphere in the van a bit tense, and the assistant kept an eye on her


    noticing Willow’s mood was off.


    “Where are we heading, Willow? Jocelyn asked calmly, eyeing the streets


    Willow, as an experienced performer, quickly put on a smile, “We’ve met several times despite our


    misunderstandings and unpleasantness So, I was thinking why not have a meal together and hopefully,


    you’ll grace me with your presence”


    “Well, I can hardly decline since I’m in your car now, night? Jocelyn hinted at the obligation.


    They pulled up to a swanky club where the staff rushed over to Willow’s van to open the door, with the


    assistant hopping out first to pop. an umbre before Willow stepped out


    Gotta admit, celebs do have their own spectacle


    Willow waited for Jocelyn, gesturing for the assistant to cover her too


    Thanks, but no need for the fuss, Jocelyn said, unused to such pampering.


    inside, led by the staff, they were greeted by a man who seemed to be an acquaintance of Willow’s


    Willow exchanged pleasantries and introduced Jocelyn to him.


    Jocelyn had no clue what Willow was up to but yed along, keeping up appearances


    The guy was young and handsome, probably someone from Willow’s circle


    As they parted, he mentioned he’de find Willowter, and she agreed


    Jocelyn checked her phone – no reply from Melvin.


    She roided him the name of the Club, not sure what he was thinking. But she had to let him know she


    was with Willow


    the room. Willow ordered some of her stashed wine and a few snacks


    que from before showed up not long after He and Willow seemed pretty tight, while Jocelyn waited for


    the other shoe to drop


    Excuse me. gotta take a call Willow grabbed her phone, signaled them, and stepped out.


    Now it was just Jocelyn and the guy


    At first he didn’t talk to her or pay much attention.


    As soon as the door clicked shut, his gaze lingered on Jocelyn, tantly eyeing her up in a way that


    made her ufortable.


    “You’re even hotter than Willow You should join showbiz. I’d make you a star,” he said with cocky


    confidence.


    Jocelyn figured this dude must be some rich hotshot, considering his arrogance.


    Fiddling with her phone, she replied Indifferently, “Not interested”


    The guy picked up his drink and sidled up next to her.


    Jocelyn scooted away, but he made his move


    “Show some respect, please,” she said, gripping her phone and standing up, keeping a safe distance.


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    “Stop ying hard to get With your looks, you must’ve hooked up with plenty of guys,” he boasted,


    setting down his ss and moving in on her, “Til sponsor you. Ten million a year, how about that?”


    Jocelyn was itching to p some sense into him Clutching her phone, her voice raised a bit as she


    backed away, “I have a boyfriend”


    Wouldn’t care if you had a husband, let alone a boyfriend,” he cornered her, hand on her shoulder, the


    other creeping to her waist, “Nice and slim soft, huh?”


    Feeling like maggots crawling on her, Jocelyn was physically repulsed, fighting the urge to scream but


    afraid he’d get more aggressive


    Still clutching her phone, she turned her head away from his ever-approaching breath, “Is this Willow’s


    idea?”


    “You’re so gorgeous, no need for anyone to ask me to do anything. The man’s lips were already closing


    in on Jocelyn’s neck.


    Jocelyn had her eyes shut tight, cursing Melvin in her mind, calling him a bastard for noting to her


    rescue.


    Bam!


    The heavy door flung open with a thudding sound.


    The man got the fright of his life, just as he turned to see who the hell had the nerve to interrupt his


    lucky moment, he caught a fist square in the face.


    The guy cursed, “Fuck,” but before he could fight back, he was knocked down t, didn’t even get a


    clear look at who it was before he was stepped on the ground


    Jocelyn was huddled in the corner, shivering uncontrobly


    She stared at Melvin in horror. His face was dark and terrifying, his eyes full of viciousness, like a


    general who had seen too much bloodshed on the battlefield.


    “Who the fuck are you?” the man tried to lift his head to see who had the audacity to humiliate him like


    this, but he couldn’t manage to


    raise it.


    Melvin’s dress shoe was nted firmly on the man’s face. Jocelyn had never seen him in such a


    chilling look before


    “What did he do to you?” Melvin ignored the man but turned to Jocelyn.


    Jocelyn was frightened by his demeanor, she swallowed hard, tried to calm her nerves and said,


    “Nothing much, just groped my waist”


    “With which hand?” Melvin’s gaze grew colder


    Jocelyn noted he wasn’t armed, and she knew he was asking for a definite answer now


    She said. “The right one.”


    Melvin let go of the man’s face, squatted in front of him. He could see the rage in the man’s eyes, and


    narrowed his own, “Don’t you dare to touch my woman?”


    As soon as the words fell, he grabbed the man’s night hand, and with a sound of crack, a scream of


    agony followed.


    Jocelyn was too scared to move, petrified