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.

her jacket, said a quick goodbye to Hannah and her colleagues, and made an

agreed, not wanting

leaning against his car, a cigarette in hand, surrounded by a graveyard of stubs.

is he?” Ursula asked,

breath and steered them

keeping an

quickened her

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

grip halted Jocelyn in her

heart raced uncontrollably at the sight of him. Other than staying far away, she didn’t know

do anything to you. Remember, he’s a jerk who wanted to have his cake and eat it. You dumped him because he did you wrong.

this, but emotions weren’t swayed by logic. Otherwise, why would

understanding, but the maze of romantic

Jocelyn was adamant

your past, out of

evasion. “The more you do this, the

apter

town, if he’s determined, you’re bound to cross

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

know, you shouldn’t have come.”

speak with her,” Melvin said,

ever tactful, still warned, “She has a

darkened, but he

Jocelyn’s hand, Ursula said, “I’ll be right

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in

away, even breathing seemed a struggle for

why I’m here?” Melvin asked, locking

to sound indifferent, “No idea”

didn’t want to

Jocelyn remained silent

a hint of flippancy. “I think we should continue

eyes narrowed as she finally met his gaze.

a boyfriend.”

what?” Melvin scoffed, unimpressed

“Is that your excuse for

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