The Unwilling CEO’s Love Game

Chapter 101

Miles from the hotel, the flashing lights of an ambulance caught their eyes, signaling some sort of emergency at the entrance.

“Don’t bother walking me up,” said Jocelyn, clutching the cash envelope. Il take this as a token of your appreciation.”

“Sure” Harrison was not keen on adding to the commotion ahead. ‘I’ll rest easy knowing you’ve accepted IL

Jocelyn chuckled. Womied I won’t take this seriously?”

“A bit Hamison confessed, the honesty in his voice unmistakable “But this time, please, be serious

She nodded emphatically. “Yes, serious”

His laugh crinkled his eyes into gleeful crescents, his gaze pure and innocent, like a child reveling in a spoonful of sugar.

“I should get going” Jocelyn unbuckled her seat belt

Hamison nodded, his eyes lingering on her, filled with a silent plea for her to stay.

As she pushed the car door open, Harrison’s voice halted her.

She turned back

Hamson’s lips parted slightly, his eyes fixed on hers, a new intensity flickering within.

Jocelyn instantly understood his unspoken desire. What would a relationship be without a kiss?

But suddenly, she felt a twinge of nervousness, an unfamiliar flutter in her stomach.

“It’s okay” Harrison’s voice was soft, barely above a whisper. “Goodnight.”

Her tension eased as she said softly. “Goodnight”

Exiting the car, Harrison gripped the steering wheel, watching her until she disappeared into the hotel before he finally exhaled and drove off

Inside the lobby, Jocelyn’s hand flew to her chest, her heart pounding against her ribs like a caged bird. She sank into a couch, trying to steady her breath

The elevator dinged, and paramedics emerged, wheeling someone out on a stretcher.

enough to recognize the patient

she watched until they left and approached the front desk to inquire about the situation.

a guest had suffered a sudden illness, and they were trying to reach his

Even if they contacted his sister, Preston, or Willow, none would make it in

know him, Jocelyn offered. I’ll

her transportation to the hospital.

Melvin had

nerves, half an hour feeling like an eternity

was wheeled out, still unconscious from

the bill, Jocelyn sat vigil in

indescribably uneasy, as if something

without her, he would have faced surgery with

stoic facade, a heartless man like him probably would not dread such solitude

had already decided to be

memories of their tumultuous past – his dominance, intensity, and irrationality – now seemed trivial.

was, vulnerable, unable to

later, Melvin’s eyelids fluttered.

across his

Jocelyn

Melvin saw her, the emotions in his eyes

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his harshness, but she swallowed the hurt, reminding herself it

the bell if you need something I’m leaving.”

roared at.

not watch her

Jocelyn reached the door, she paused, tuming back with instructions. “You can’t eat anything right now. I’ve paid for your care and hired a nurse. Also, I’ve informed Preston, so he’ll let Willow know

Melvin’s gaze from confusion to

to meddle?” He was funous, frustration evident

him, his rage unable to mask his pain. “It’s common decency to inform someone’s family and partner when

for me while being with someone else. Aren’t you

pointless argument with a patient. “Rest up,” she said,

met with a sharp pain that

side, pressing him down. “Are you out of your mind? Lie

his anger was still there, evident from the venom in his eyes

much?” Melvin’s voice was a hiss of defiance. “If you’ve moved on, why can’t you