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.

just long enough to

and approached the front desk to inquire about the

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

in town. Even if they contacted his sister,

offered. I’ll notify his family.”

arranged her transportation

the hospital, Jocelyn was notified that Melvin had already been rushed into surgery for

was a bundle of nerves, half an hour

out, still unconscious

the bill, Jocelyn sat

at the man’s pale face, she felt indescribably uneasy, as if something

had come to Berry City, without her,

like him

Melvin had already decided to be by himself

of their tumultuous past – his dominance, intensity, and irrationality

he was, vulnerable, unable to fend off even a slap

hour later, Melvin’s eyelids

confusion and then disbelief flickered across his face,

Jocelyn was

you here?” The moment Melvin saw her, the emotions in his eyes seemed to have become turbulent. “Get out!”

Chapter 101

swallowed the hurt, reminding herself it was she

the bell if you need something I’m leaving.” She had no reason to stay and get

roared at.

not watch her

reached the door, she paused, tuming back with instructions. “You can’t eat anything right now. I’ve paid

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

He was funous, frustration evident though his body was frail.

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

still care for me while being with someone else. Aren’t

to engage in such a pointless argument with a patient. “Rest up,” she said, turning to leave.

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

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

pale, his anger was still there, evident

hiss of defiance. “If you’ve moved on, why can’t you let me be? Do