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.

nearly pressing against the

back of her head,

an issue, he would never be satisfied with just a deep

in his eyes. His fingers gently traced her swollen, red lips, his Adam’s apple bobbing. Without warning, he went in for another

pain, slapping

spot with gentle licks and kisses after the

could feel his reluctance to part. She really couldn’t figure him

did he actually want?

presented himself as magnanimous. But in reality, he had

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

his reluctance to let her

bear to part

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

“Go home and get some rest. I’m off

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he rolled up the window decisively and stepped on the

disappear around the corner, Jocelyn slumped to the ground, her tears

was 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 the knife towards her,

dared to run.

woke up

was just after 5 a.m., still dark outside.

no interest in her phone, her mind

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

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

words had given her

Jocelyn prepared breakfast. Daisy, surprised to see the table set, asked, “Why are you up so early today?

got bitten by a bug, and accidentally scratched it open,” Jocelyn said, placing the pasta

no bugs in their room last

noticing his daughter’s low spirits, asked, “What did Harrison and his mom say when you dropped

annoyed at

married, they won’t live with

at her plate of pasta, which felt

there’s a spark, it’s only superficial. How did we get to talking about marriage? Jocelyn put down her chopsticks, “Don’t get too chummy with them.

it’s just the beginning, so

to be tortured

to overthink it. Love 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