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?

about?” Melvin asked, noticing her

shook her head.

his embrace and opened the car

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

him.

must truly have a masochistic streak, she thought. He was finally doing all the things she had once.

van blocked their path. The woman who stepped out was

you going to do, Melvin?” Willow’s voice was seething with anger, even behind

of her.

and caught

in your

business.” Melvin didn’t mince words with those he disliked, regardless of their

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

face darkened with fury. He glared at Willow. “If you don’t want your career

ripped off her sunglasses, livid. “She has a boyfriend, and yet you

Melvin warned, his eyes menacing. “You’ve crossed the line.” Willow faltered, fear seeping into her defiance. She

really think he’ll marry you? Don’t delude

Jocelyn’s brow furrowed.

car door and cut off Jocelyn’s view of Willow.

retreated, unnerved by Melvin’s

me, you know better than me who will be more embarrassed if your nasty tricks are exposed to

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

right. There was no way she could stand up to

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

was back inside, he floored the gas and sped

against her van, barely keeping her balance.

to Melvin, she

she try to force herself on you last night and fail?”

got lucky,” Melvin replied, a hint of humor

“Guess I should thank her then.”

thank

“For what?”

being consistent with

out the window to