The Unwilling CEO’s Love Game

Chapter 155

The air was heavy around Melvin as he stood brooding in the corner of the diner. His dark mood was twofold. First, the sight of Harrison and Jocelyn, hand in hand, made it clear they were bounded, leaving no room for doubt Second, Harrison’s words rang in his ears, suggesting he was going to marry Willow? Melvin’s gaze shot towards her, cold as ice, making her fidget uncomfortably.

“Let’s get out of here Jocelyn said, eager to leave the suffocating atmosphere. She tugged at Harrison’s hand, and he willingly followed.

Exiting the diner, the couple left a trail of awkward silence that enveloped the room, with every eye turning toward Melvin.

Willow, hesitating, approached Melvin and pretended to be calm. “What brings you here? I just bumped into Jocelyn and her boyfriend. They seem to be very in love and inseparable. I bet they’ll get married soon.”

Melvin’s eyes were like deep wells of danger, cold and silent. Willow’s heart raced at his gaze-not with excitement, but with fear. She knew he was no longer the simple, trusting boy he once was; this Melvin commanded a certain wariness

“Your future’s at stake. Don’t mess it up over a whim.” he said coldly before walking away.

Willow, her heart tight, hurried after him. “Melvin, what do you mean?”

“You’re human, and you understand perfectly well.” He reached his car and opened the door.

She clung to the door and panic set in. “What did she tell you?”

“What do you think she said?” Melvin shot back, his eyes like daggers. “I’m warning you, stop the games. If you don’t want the endorsement deal. I’ll find someone else.”

“I didn’t do anything! And I won’t give away the deal even if I don’t get paid.” Willow protested, her voice shaking even as she denied wanting to drop the endorsement.

Melvin narrowed his eyes, scrutinizing her.

Swallowing hard, she continued, “Melvin, I came back to help you. I want to stand by you. I was your most trusted, remember?”

“Forget the past,” he said, staring at her fingers on the door. “Don’t overestimate your importance.”

With that, he slammed the door shut, indifferent to the possibility of hurting her hand.

car drove away, Willow’s heart shattered. She watched him

stood behind Willow. “Do you

“Yes,”

him, better yet, record it. Leak it online, stir the media, put pressure on

frowned. “That could

you want. Don’t you want to make any change? It is your chance now. She’s with that man. and Mr. Martinez is single. Though not completely ethical, it always works when you

she feared the consequences. She couldn’t be sure she would get what she wanted in the end.

what does it matter? Just pray you get pregnant. Then he can’t escape. You’ll have his child, he’ll be yours, and everything will

worth it.”

Willow felt swayed.

breath and mused, “What

same movie star and nothing changes. If you succeed, you become Mrs. Martinez, and you get both himself and his fortune. How good

She considered

grilling simple steaks and

should skip the wine.” Jocelyn suggested,

what might happen? Harrison teased with a smile.

still have to get

for a lady.” he poured just a bit. “It won’t get you drunk. Just sets the mood.” Jocelyn relented while she trusted Harrison. After all, she wouldn’t get drunk with a few sips of wine. They enjoyed steaks and wine, and their conversation flowed more

okay?” Harrison asked suddenly.

what?” She

that

that. It didn’t bother me. What she said or what happened between her and Melvin, those were not my concern

all. Maybe she’s just deluded.” Harrison watched Jocelyn’s face. “Would you say yes,

continued cutting her steak. “There are no

tack, Harrison ventured, “What if I proposed

dropped her cutlery, staring at Harrison in shock and surprise, speechless at the thought. Harrison caught a glimpse of her startled expression and couldn’t help but chuckle “Scared you, huh? Jocelyn quickly took a sip of her red wine and tried to steady her nerves. “You really shouldn’t joke like that

say