Chapter 20

The old Jocelyn wasn’t like this.

She knew Melvin wasn’t into her wearing those flashy clothes and he definitely wasn’t a fan of her dolling up and hitting the bars looking like a total knockout. She knew she would’ve gotten on his bad side over something like this

And to sass him back? No chance

Melvin gave her the cold shoulder, but Jocelyn stood her ground, staring right back

This time she wasn’t about to back down

Jocelyn, after what felt like ages, Melvin finally broke the silence, calling her by her name, which was a rarity when they

were together

Jocelyn just raised an eyebrow The seductive charm of hers made it impossible for a guy to stay mad at her.

Another part of him, however, gradually hardened because of her casual movement.

“Don’t provoke me Melvin swallowed hard, managing to squeeze out just that much.

Jocelyn chuckled, pursing her lips. She took out her phone, flashed him a photo, and said, “So it’s cool for you to light fires, but I can’t even spark a match? Who’s really clueless about our relationship here, you or me?”

The sight of the photo darkened Melvin’s expression even more.

Jocelyn expected him to explain, but he just looked away and hit the road again.

Huh, she scoffed, playing with her phone, zooming in and out on that photo, Willow’s pretty hot, huh? You two look. good together”

Melvin shot her a cold glance, which she blatantly ignored, continuing, I wonder who snapped that They’d send it to me Will they send it to the paparazzi? With her innocent image, a scandal could be bad news for her, right?”

Jocelyn hissed under her breath, then turned to Melvin with mock seriousness, “If they catch you in the frame, given her popularity, you might get dragged into the spotlight too. But hey, no sweat, right? You’re both single and ready to mingle. It could even boost your profile

Melvin floored it, the car speeding up Middle of the night, roads were clear, speed limit 60, but he’s doing 120. It’s easy

when money talks

if he didn’t want her to have it easy,

down the windows. The outside air wasn’t hot anymore, but with the car speeding, the wind was fierce,

his phone light up on the dash and

you

up the windows, glanced at the caller ID, then at Jocelyn who was acting like nothing was

what? We’re all waiting. Willow’s voice rang out, clear

could sink into her seat.

coming back

bit her lip, then let

wasn’t on purpose. But the thrill of

end could hear such

are you

other end

afraid he’d think

and brought the

just said “Okay” and hung up

ask, and Melvin sure wasn’t volunteering any info.

underground garage, and Jocelyn made to

glaring

rolled up his sleeves, looking all

face, the affection in his peach blossom eyes acquiring a layer of frost on this fiery night. Her heart was in

Jocelyn’s voice trembled as she spoke.

silently unbuckled his belt and pulled

eyes went wide, her hands pressing against the window as fear of the unpredictable man in front of her set in. Without a word, he ignored her fear and discomfort, grabbed her hands,

tried to curse him, but she never was good

his fingers teasing down her shoulder strap, exposing her skin. He didn’t strip her completely; instead, his hands roamed over the thin

“Melvin'”

lights were on Jocelyn was trapped in this tight space

scared of being seen.

Melvin

voice broke, pleading.

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