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

want her to have it easy, then nobody would.

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

hair, Jocelyn noticed his phone light up on the dash and kindly pointed out, “Someone’s ringing

you

who was acting like nothing was up. Melvin hit the speakerphone, connecting it to the

you go? You coming back or what? We’re

she could sink into her seat.

me, I’m not coming back Melvin replied coolly

her lip, then let go with a soft

the thrill of petty

on the other end could

are

the other end

at Melvin, afraid he’d think she did

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

the reply was, Melvin just said “Okay” and hung up

Melvin sure wasn’t volunteering any info.

made to get out, but he locked the door

glaring

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

peach blossom eyes acquiring a layer of frost on this fiery night. Her heart was in

Jocelyn’s voice

unbuckled his belt and pulled it free.

word, he ignored her fear and discomfort, grabbed her hands, and tied them together. With that, he reclined the seat, and

curse him, but she never was good at swearing, her words lacked any real bite

her skin. He didn’t strip her completely; instead,

“Melvin'”

tight space with his face looming over her, fear and embarrassment flooding

scared of

Melvin

pleading. Please not here…

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