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?

Melvin asked,

Jocelyn shook her head.

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

Melvin buckle her in with care. It felt like him, yet

him.

thought. He was finally doing all the things she had once. hoped for, but now

was about to drive, a nanny van blocked their path. The woman who stepped out was shaded by sunglasses. But it was still recognizable to those

was seething with anger, even behind her dark lenses.

of her. “Get out of the

way, and caught

your car?”

with those he disliked,

Willow turned to Melvin.

glared at Willow. “If you don’t want your career

livid. “She has a boyfriend,

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

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.

the car door and cut off Jocelyn’s view of

retreated, unnerved by Melvin’s advance, Jocelyn

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

squeezed with panic and she was quivering in his enraged gaze.

was right. There was no way

ultimately something Willow couldn’t carry. There was no way for her to restrain her fear and terror in front of

was back inside, he floored the gas

Willow collapse against her van, barely keeping

she noted his grim expression.

asked lightly. “Did she try to force herself on you last night and

hint of

I should thank her

thank

“For what?”

consistent with

She gazed out the