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.

Melvin

again, nearly pressing

reached out, cupped the back of her head, and pulled her into

never be satisfied with

apparent in his eyes. His fingers gently traced her swollen, red lips, his Adam’s apple bobbing. Without

in pain, slapping his shoulder.

didn’t let go, soothing the bitten spot with gentle licks and

part.

he actually want?

presented himself as magnanimous. But in reality, he

he loved her, but somehow he

startled by his reluctance to let her

he not bear to part with

released her, pleased with the mark he had left. His fingers grazed

in her eyes, he softened considerably, “Go home and get some rest. I’m off

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stepped on

disappear around the corner, Jocelyn slumped to the ground,

going after Harrison, stabbing

her.

lips smeared with blood, raising the

dared to run.

woke up terrified.

just after 5 a.m.,

had no interest in her phone, her mind preoccupied with how

had agreed with Harrison but now she was reconsidering. The worst part was

could lead to breakups, it shouldn’t

had given her a

table set, asked, “Why are you up so early today? What happened to your neck? noticing the

a bug, and accidentally scratched it open,” Jocelyn said, placing the pasta on the

were no bugs in their room

daughter’s low spirits, asked, “What did Harrison and his mom say when you dropped them off yesterday?”

replied, annoyed at the

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

of pasta, which felt like swallowing

How did we get to talking about marriage? Jocelyn put down her chopsticks, “Don’t get too

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

be tortured in the hell.

relieve her pressure, comforting her. “We as parents only wish for you