The Unwilling CEO’s Love Game

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

was in high spirits, thinking if he didn’t want her to have

windows. The outside air wasn’t hot anymore, but with the car speeding, the wind was fierce, blowing her hair around like crazy.

up on the dash and kindly pointed

you

rolled up the windows, glanced at the caller ID, then at Jocelyn who was acting like nothing was up. Melvin hit the speakerphone, connecting it to

you go? You coming back or what? We’re all waiting. Willow’s voice rang out, clear

wished she could sink into her seat.

coming back

lip, then let

it wasn’t on purpose. But the thrill of petty revenge felt good.

end could hear such a tiny noise,

are

out, the other end had good

he’d think she did it

Jocelyn’s antics but acting like nothing happened, turned off the Bluetooth, and brought the phone to

was, Melvin just said

didn’t ask, and Melvin sure wasn’t volunteering

made to get out, but he

around, glaring at Melvin.

his tie rolled up his sleeves, looking all casual and ready for a fight.

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

are you doing? Jocelyn’s

silently unbuckled his belt

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, and tied them

him, but she never was good at swearing, her words

He didn’t strip her completely; instead, his hands roamed

“Melvin'”

on Jocelyn was trapped in this tight space

scared, scared of being

Melvin

broke, pleading. Please not here…