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?

you thinking about?” Melvin asked, noticing her eyes

Jocelyn shook

opened the car door. “Let’s head

settled into the passenger seat, she watched Melvin buckle her in with care. It felt

him.

she thought. He was finally doing all the things she had once. hoped for, but now it seemed out of character.

their path. The woman who stepped out was shaded by sunglasses. But it was still recognizable to those who knew her.

going to do, Melvin?” Willow’s voice was seething with anger, even behind her dark lenses.

soured at the sight of

his way, and

your car?”

mince words with

still…” Willow turned to Melvin. “Were you with her last

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

has a boyfriend, and yet you sleep with her.

the line.” Willow faltered, fear seeping into her defiance. She knew better than to provoke

Don’t delude yourself. You’re just a comfortable pair of shoes to him, ones he can’t bear to part with

Jocelyn’s brow furrowed.

the car door and cut off Jocelyn’s view of

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

don’t hit women, but that doesn’t mean I don’t beat bitches.” Melvin threatened, “Don’t you push me, you know better than me who will be more embarrassed if your nasty tricks are exposed

squeezed with panic and she was quivering in his enraged

There was no way she could

couldn’t carry. There was no way for her to restrain her

back inside, he floored the gas and

her van, barely keeping her balance.

to Melvin, she noted

to force herself

You got lucky,” Melvin replied, a hint of humor

softly. “Guess I should thank

thank

“For what?”

consistent

the window to