The Unwilling CEO’s Love Game

Chapter 125

Chapter 125

Their eyes met briefly – just a few heartbeats of a moment – before Jocelyn quickly averted her gaze and spun on her heel to leave.

She was scared to face Melvin.

Truth be told, he was the one who should feel sorry. But the mere sight of him made her insides churn with unease. She couldn’t just brush it off and play it cool.

Jocelyn hurried back to the private party room, deliberately choosing the seat in the farthest corner as if to hide, as though she feared Melvin might come looking for her.

But then she scoffed at herself for being paranoid. How would Melvin know which private room she was in?

She shook her head at her own ridiculous thoughts. Maybe she was being a bit too self-involved.

She relaxed as the party around her surged with energy. A server pushed the door open, bearing a large platter of assorted snacks and a cooler full of beer and cocktails for the ladies.

The party-goers looked cunously at the birthday girl. “Did you order an extra grub?”

“I didn’t,” Hannah replied, equally puzzled.

The server clarified. These are from Mr. Martinez. Also, he’s taken care of your tab for the evening

Everyone instantly knew who it was. They all knew there was only one Mr. Martinez in their circle.

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The crowd started buzzing about how much clout Hannah had, for Melvin to not only send a feast their way but also pick up the tab The guy was generous

Ursula nudged Jocelyn playfully, “Hey, you think this is all for you?”

Jocelyn forced a smile, though she wasn’t sure how convincing it looked. “No way. It’s not my birthday. And even if it were, he’s the last person who should be picking up my tab.”

“What’s his reason, then? Ursula probed. “Do rich guys just have too much money and not enough ways to spend it?”

Jocelyn didn’t have an answer. But it dawned on her that Melvin knew she was here.

She had assumed that Melvin had moved on from her life and that she could continue her relationship with Harrison without interference

Yet, seeing Melvin again unsettled her, as if all her carefully laid plans could come undone at any moment.

a quick goodbye to Hannah and her colleagues, and

accompany her And Jocelyn agreed, not wanting to risk an awkward encounter with Melvin.

Melvin leaning against his car, a cigarette in hand, surrounded by a graveyard of stubs. He must have been

for you, is he?” Ursula asked,

a deep breath and steered them both to walk past him.

coming over,” Ursula whispered, keeping an eye on Melvin.

quickened her

anything to you The more you bolt, the more he’ll

grip halted Jocelyn in her tracks.

raced uncontrollably at the sight of him.

who wanted to have his cake and eat it. You dumped him because he did you wrong. You’ve done nothing to feel

weren’t swayed by logic. Otherwise, why would anyone be love-blinded? Why would people knowingly walk into mistakes?

understanding, but the maze of

Jocelyn was adamant

ghost in your

visibly anxious about her friend’s evasion. “The more you do this, the

apter

unless one of you leaves the town, if he’s determined, you’re bound to

approached them and stood in front. He nodded slightly at Ursula before his gaze settled on Jocelyn. “Avoiding me?”

frowned. “Since you know,

her,”

still warned, “She has a boyfriend, you

eyes darkened, but he stayed

Ursula said, “I’ll be right over there,” indicating she’d

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with Melvin for the first time in ages, Jocelyn felt

even breathing seemed a struggle

Melvin asked, locking eyes with

trying to

to

Jocelyn remained silent

spoke with a hint of flippancy. “I think

eyes narrowed as she finally met his gaze.

a

Melvin scoffed, unimpressed “You don’t love

chest tightened. “Is that your excuse for not taking

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