The Unwilling CEO’s Love Game

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Chapter 152

Jocelyn exuded a sincere sense of weariness.

Melvin felt increasingly uneasy. She had said those words several times, which essentially meant she was truly tired of his persistence.

But he wasn’t willing to give up on her!

“Well, then you’ll have to wait for my funeral,” Melvin declared, not caring if she would hate him for it. This was the truth in his heart.

Unless he was six feet under, he wouldn’t give up on her.

A sharp pang tightened in Jocelyn’s chest as she looked at him incredulously, but his gaze was unfathomably deep. “You…”

Melvin’s phone rang. He glanced at the caller ID before answering.

“Dr. Layla”

Jocelyn only heard him address the caller before he turned away. But he clearly kept the conversation private. Doctor?

The call lasted barely two minutes before Melvin hung up

Seeing that Jocelyn hadn’t left, he felt a wave of relief.

“I’ll drive you home.”

“I don’t need a ride from you, Jocelyn replied with a hint of defiance.

Melvin frowned. “Do I really need to force you?”

Jocelyn was afraid of him. She knew he was capable of anything when riled up-it was just a matter of whether he wanted to or not.

Considering the late hour and the long walk home, she finally agreed in reluctance.

Jocelyn noticed his grave expression. She couldn’t help but think about that mysterious phone call.

she

“Yeah.”

“Who?”

call at night was rarely good news. For relatives, such calls were dreaded, often bringing nothing but bad tidings.

pry. But it seemed

eyes on the road.

the hint, Jocelyn fell

in front of her apartment building. Thanks, she said as

Melvin stayed in the car

car door, her neighbor Rose happened to be taking

boyfriend didn’t come up with you?”

anymore but feared a lengthy explanation, so she simply

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mentioned as they entered the

an embarrassed smile.

went to bed directly.

stubbornness was something she had never anticipated. Clearly, if he didn’t

Jocelyn got busier, especially

so she offered to tidy up Jocelyn’s apartment after getting Jocelyn’s permission and the

clean usually, despite her busy schedule. But she

toast to stock the fridge,

with her hands full, Daisy called out to hold the elevator. It was Rose inside.

Daisy said, appreciating the help.

last time,” Rose remarked as they rode up. “You’ve got quite the grocery haul

thought I’d help stock her up,” Daisy chirped. “You know how it is with youngsters-always too

in agreement. Then she mentioned, “I’ve noticed Jocelyn’s boyfriend hasn’t been

this. Had Harrison been a frequent here? That sounded good for them. She simply smiled,

isn’t local, is he? He should be back now. I saw her boyfriend send her back a few days ago, but he didn’t go upstairs. Rose said, “Her boyfriend is really handsome and rich. I see they’ve been together for so many years. When

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