The Unwilling CEO’s Love Game

Chapter 159

Jocelyn cleared her throat, looking at the bustling street around them. “You know, with so many people around, you might want to consider keeping up appearances.”

“I don’t care about appearances,” Melvin countered, his gaze challenging. “When have I ever been less than

human?”

“I’m not saying you’re not human. It’s just… even the most confident of men feel a bit jittery meeting their girlfriend’s parents for the first time.” Jocelyn’s hand rested against his chest. “You’re pretty down-to-earth right now. That’s a compliment, by the way.”

Melvin snorted. “Or a complaint?”

“Wouldn’t dare.”

He gently took her chin in his hand. “I’ve forgiven you for cozying up to Harrison, for the photos, for meeting his parents, and even for that overnight stay. Can’t you be a little more generous?”

So that was it. He’d been waiting for the right moment to bring it up all along.

Jocelyn glared at him. “I’ve been with you for more than three years. Can’t you see through my feelings for you? Don’t you have trust in me?”

“Do you trust me, then?” Melvin’s eyes dropped to her lips, which were pursed in frustration. His voice turned husky. “Can you take me to your parents?”

Jocelyn bit her lip. She tried to play it cool, but Melvin was already leaning in close.

His lips hovered a mere breath away from hers.

“Yep,” was all she managed in response.

At that sound, Melvin captured her lips with his own.

In the midst of the public square, he ignored the stares of passersby and savored her taste.

Jocelyn’s heart raced as she was utterly aware of his transformation.

A kiss like this? Unthinkable in the past. Even holding hands had been out of the question.

While she rejoiced in his change, a question nagged at her.

Why this sudden shift?

are you thinking about?” Melvin asked, noticing

Jocelyn shook her head.

into his embrace and opened the car door. “Let’s head

the passenger seat, she watched Melvin buckle

him.

truly have a masochistic streak, she thought. He was finally doing all

their path. The woman who stepped out was shaded by sunglasses. But

Melvin?” Willow’s voice was seething with

at the sight of

closer to block his way, and caught sight of

your car?”

your business.” Melvin didn’t mince words with those

and you’re still…” Willow turned to Melvin.

glared at Willow. “If you don’t want your career to tank, you’d better

her sunglasses, livid. “She has a boyfriend, and yet you sleep with her. Who’s the

notoriety completely,” Melvin warned, his eyes menacing. “You’ve crossed the line.” Willow faltered, fear seeping into her defiance. She knew better than to provoke Melvin any further. In showbiz, she couldn’t stand

in the passenger seat. “Do you really think he’ll marry you? Don’t delude yourself. You’re just a comfortable pair of shoes to him, ones he can’t bear to part with but worth

Jocelyn’s brow furrowed.

door and cut

Willow retreated, unnerved by Melvin’s advance, Jocelyn watched silently.

bitches.” Melvin threatened, “Don’t you push me, you know better than me

chest squeezed with panic and she was quivering in his enraged

no way she could stand up to him.

ultimately something Willow couldn’t carry. There was no way for her to

Melvin was back inside, he floored

collapse against her

to Melvin, she noted

she try to force herself on you last

got lucky,” Melvin replied, a hint of humor returning to

chuckled softly. “Guess I should thank her then.”

thank me.”

“For what?”

being consistent

She gazed out the window to hide her smile.