The Unwilling CEO’s Love Game

Chapter 16

Melvin lazily lifted his eyelids, “Since when did you become such a busybody?”

“Just curious, dude. If I knew you had a girlfriend, I wouldn’t have called you that night.” Willow said with a chuckle, “And you’re tight-lipped as ever. I mean, I get it if I’m in the dark, but Zephyr and Yannick too? You’re a regular secret agent.”

Read between the lines: Jocelyn doesn’t make the cut to meet his pals.

And it confirmed that he left that night because of her.

Zephyr frowned, “You two have met before? Here I thought we were all in the same boat. Willow, that’s not cool.”

“I haven’t seen Melvin for years and had no clue he had a girlfriend Just wanted to surprise him. Landed in the middle of the night and gave him a ring, who knew he’d actually show up? I had to assume he was still flying solo” Willow explained with a laugh.

Jocelyn was on pins and needles, wanting to make her escape.

Melvin poured Jocelyn a cup of water, “So, no more late-night calls unless it’s an emergency, okay?”

Willow’s smile froze on her face.

“True, late-night calls can be quite inconvenient.” Zephyr said with a suggestive grin, “Having a girlfriend changes the game, huh?”

“As long as you get it, Melvin ended the discussion with that.

Jocelyn felt a tad better.

Zephyr kept the chit-chat going so the vibe wasn’t completely dead. Willow didn’t speak to Jocelyn again, just joked. around with the rest, reminiscing about old times.

Jocelyn felt out of place. Because Melvin never talked about his past.

Melvin wasn’t completely ignoring Jocelyn, though. He helped her with food and occasionally joined in the conversation

“Willow, you’re like the nation’s sweetheart now. Got a line of guys chasing you?” Zephyr prodded nosily.

Willow took a small sip of her drink, “Yep.”

“Got your eye on anyone? If not, how about giving me a shot? Zephyr teased, half-joking.

Willow shot him a look, “Ever heard of ‘don’t hit on your buddy’s girl’?”

Zephyr’s smile turned awkward, his eyes darting to Melvin who was serving Jocelyn food. Jocelyn’s hand with the fork. stiffened.

“When did you start flirting with Yannick? How come we didn’t know?” Zephyr asked Willow, then turned Melvin, “You had no idea, right?”

Melvin, leaning back in his chair with a drink in one hand and the other on Jocelyn’s chair, had a touch of laziness, “First I’ve heard of it.”

“Stop

Zephyr seemed a bit

while sipping her drink, “I’ve got a

guys looked at Melvin, and Jocelyn also sneakily peered at the man next

clear to everyone.

Willow was pretty

Zephyr sent an ambiguous look Melvin’s way, asking, “You’re not thinking of getting back with Melvin, are

didn’t dare look at either

She wanted out.

current atmosphere was suffocating.

nothing better

“Just curious, man.”

expect Willow to answer that?” Yannick gave Zephyr a look, this quy seemed

screw.

to be fun” Zephyr chuckled mischievously, loving

She pretended to check her watch and said casually, “Sorry, I’ve got a class soon. I

Zephyr looked reluctant

your meal, and let’s hang out some

up, avoiding Melvin’s gaze. She certainly

stood up,

quickly declined, “You guys finally

grabbed her hand, “You sure do talk a

Jocelyn was speechless.

shifting from frivolous to serious, Jocelyn and Melvin are quite a match. Always hiding Jocelyn and not willing to bring her to us, but he bring

the very end, who knows who’s truly suitable?” Willow countered lightly.

or do

mine to begin with,” Willow asserted,

scoffed, “No use crying

“If I want it,

Zephyr said before laughing and looking at Yannick, “Yannick, I’m

gulped, looking everywhere but

her hand away and said sensibly, “You don’t have to drop me off, go back to your friends.”

over,

kept her smile polite. She had

the mirror and see how ugly your

got into the car, started the engine, waiting for

if her smile really looked

hand on the wheel, the other

the next corner,