The Unwilling CEO’s Love Game

Chapter 69

They were at a standoff.

A cigarette was finished, its butt hit the ground, sparks flying briefly before being snuffed out under his foot.

“There’s nothing left to say, let go,” he said, reaching for the car door.

Jocelyn didn’t want to release her grip, fearing that once she did, he’d go after Harrison to settle scores.

They were at a tug-of-war, neither of them backing down, not physically at least. But wasn’t this struggle over the car door also their mental tug-of-war?

“Harrison is Innocent. Jocelyn stressed again.

Melvin looked at her intently, “Your word doesn’t cut it.”

Jocelyn took a deep breath, “I’ll make it clear tomorrow to my parents that we’re faking a relationship.”

Melvin stayed silent.

Jocelyn bit back her frustration, I won’t break up with you.”

A flicker of amusement crossed Melvin’s face, “Quite the sacrifice you’re making for that guy”

“No.” Jocelyn clenched her teeth, “I like you, so I can’t bear to let you go; I don’t want us to part ways.”

Melvin chuckled

He pursed his lips, watching Jocelyn as if she were driven to desperate measures, a hint of mockery in his eyes, “Do you realize how fierce you look right now? If you had a knife in your hand, you’d probably stab me right here,” he said, pointing to his chest.

Jocelyn did indeed wish she could just off him, but it was only a fleeting thought.

“I’m going on a business trip. I hope you’ve sorted things out by the time I get back. If not, I’ll deal with it when I return,” Melvin said, checking the time. He couldn’t delay any longer.

Jocelyn knew his last words were both a warning and a threat, but the only thing that gave her a bit of relief was that he was leaving

“Let go, Melvin insisted, looking at her hand still clinging to the car door.

Jocelyn pulled her hand away, and Melvin retracted his foot, closing the car door.

Just as Jocelyn was about to breathe a sigh of relief, Melvin rolled down the car window, rested his elbow on the frame, and

motioned her over with a hook of his finger.

Jocelyn sank her heart once again and walked over.

closer, Melvin frowned.

stepped forward again, nearly pressing

back of her head, and pulled her into a

weren’t an issue, he would never be satisfied with

gently traced her swollen, red lips, his Adam’s apple bobbing. Without

in pain, slapping his shoulder.

go, soothing the bitten spot with gentle licks and kisses after

to part.

did he

himself as magnanimous. But in

clear he wouldn’t marry her, and never said he loved her, but somehow he seemed unable

was startled by his reluctance

could he not bear to part

he had left.

he softened considerably, “Go

Chapter 89

time, he rolled up the window decisively and stepped on the gas. The

around the corner, Jocelyn slumped to the ground, her tears finally flowing.

plagued with nightmares and dreamed of Melvin going after Harrison, stabbing him, with

her.

her dream, Melvin was like a bloodthirsty demon, lips smeared with blood, raising

dared to run.

up terrified.

after 5 a.m., still dark outside.

interest in her phone, her mind preoccupied with how to handle

The worst part was that both sets of parents had met and

could lead to breakups, it shouldn’t have turned upside

had given her a headache.

the table set, asked, “Why are you up so early today? What happened to your neck? noticing the band-aid on Jocelyn’s neck

bitten by a bug, and accidentally scratched it open,” Jocelyn said, placing the pasta on the table, “Didn’t add

all, there were no bugs in their room

“What did Harrison and his mom say when you dropped them

replied, annoyed

you two get married, they won’t live with you. It’s rare to find such an understanding mother-in-law, Calvin said

of pasta, which

did we get to talking about marriage? Jocelyn put down her chopsticks, “Don’t get too chummy with them. Who knows when we might call it

some effort, Daisy urged, “You know it’s just the beginning, so why not think positively? Harrison

be tortured in the hell.

is unpredictable. As long as you’re sincere and look to the future, love will follow,” Calvin tried to relieve her pressure, comforting her. “We as parents only wish for you to find a good man to marry