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.

long enough to recognize the

they left and approached the front desk to inquire about the

had suffered a sudden illness, and they

town. Even if they contacted his sister, Preston, or Willow, none

him, Jocelyn offered. I’ll notify his

staff quickly arranged her

Melvin had already been rushed into surgery for acute

an hour feeling like an eternity until the doctor finally

out, still

the bill, Jocelyn sat

pale face, she felt indescribably uneasy,

City, without her, he would have faced surgery

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

all, Melvin had already decided to be

past – his dominance, intensity, and irrationality – now

to fend off even

later, Melvin’s eyelids fluttered.

Jocelyn, confusion and then disbelief flickered across his face, like an abandoned pet finding a

finally awake. Jocelyn was finally relieved.

moment Melvin saw her, the emotions in his eyes

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heart sank at his harshness, but she swallowed the hurt, reminding herself it was she

“Ring the bell if you need something I’m

roared at.

watch her

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

shifted Melvin’s gaze from confusion to indifference and then to

He was funous, frustration evident though his body was

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

me while being with someone else. Aren’t you afraid your new

such a pointless argument with a patient.

dare!” His attempt to rise was met with a sharp pain that contorted his

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

was still

much?” Melvin’s voice was a hiss of defiance. “If you’ve moved on, why can’t you let me be? Do you still love me? Why date someone