The Unwilling CEO’s Love Game

Chapter 40

Fresh out of the shower, Jocelyn spotted the study door ajar. Deciding not to butt in, she strolled out to the balcony alone.

The afternoon was still a bit rnuggy, but there was no direct sun here. A breeze made it quite tempting to just laze around and snooze

Leaning on the railing, she gazed at the river, with the bustling central business district right across from her.

The two rivers merged here. Although the lights on the boats weren’t on yet, there were already loads of tourists waiting

at the dock

After all these years, she hadn’t checked out those famous scenic spots that topped the online charts, even though she was a local.

If it wasn’t for riding on Melvin’s coattails, she wouldn’t have had the chance to soak in such a killer view

Melvin wrapped his arms around her from behind, pressing her against a warm chest. Without turning her head, Jocelyn asked, “All done?”

“Mhm, Melvin’s chin rested on top of her head, “You smell nice.”

Jocelyn’s lips curved into a smile.

Melvin then floated the idea, “Feel like hitting up the boat?”

“It’s hot.”

“We’ll wait till it cools off at night.

“I’ve gotta head back, Jocelyn said.

“You’re on break without much stuff. Why go back?” Melvin snaked his hands around her waist, bending slightly to nuzzle her face and whisper in her ear, Stay here.”

He wasn’t begging and just waiting for a desirable answer.

Jocelyn cleared her throat, “What if one of your buddies sees us?”

“No friends coming over.”

Jocelyn snorted, “Last time didn’t someone crash at your place? Which bed did they pass out on?

Melvin knew she was digging up old dirt, “That was an accident.”

edge, “Who knows, maybe someone will show up drunk at your door again

spun her around to face him. Gazing at her delicate face fixed with slight jealousy, he slightly frowned his brows as his arms held

just stating facts,” Jocelyn replied with a faux-cheerful grin, “Oh, and that picture of you and Willow looking cozy together?

narrowed his eyes, while Jocelyn raised an eyebrow in challenge.

lot slide. But since she was here now, she couldn’t help but feel a little possessive and jealous

Melvin, in

but it wasn’t

if I didn’t give the nod?”

said we broke up and asked if we were just sexual partners

to know how he defined their relationship.

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did

her It’s just a physical thing adults need. You are sexy with stamina, and we just put up with each other for some fun. Who cares about the name, right? As long as we’re happy.” Jocelyn deliberately kept it

again in front of him, nor did she want him to know how much she actually

it and bounce when we’re

her smiling eyes, hating her

head playfully. “What’s with that look? Not happy that I’m being so understanding?”

with his gaze turning from passionate to

and steady gaze unnerved Jocelyn.

out here” She avoided his eyes and fanned herself,

step, Melvin pulled her back into his arms, leaning her against the balcony railing.

wind, mirroring the chaos in Jocelyn’s heart.

down nervously, “Is this railing safe? I’m not looking to take a dive.” She

So, you just want a fling with me, huh?”

that what you want?” Jocelyn felt dangerously unsecured without a safety harness,

that sound like just a fling? If I wanted to just have sex, wouldn’t I

had a

voice trembling, “Can we go inside and talk? This is too risky.

just here for sex?” he pressed.

Jocelyn panicked.

is it?”

“Good physical enjoyment.

Melvin was speechless.

”

fear, Melvin scooped her up and carried her into the living room. The air conditioning was blasting. For a second, Jocelyn shivered with

at Melvin with puppy eyes and said in a shaky