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?

thinking about?” Melvin asked, noticing her

shook her

embrace and opened

watched Melvin buckle her

him.

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

as Melvin 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 who knew her.

to do, Melvin?” Willow’s voice was seething with

the sight of her. “Get out of the

to block his way, and caught sight of Jocelyn in the car.

in your car?” she hissed.

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

guy, and you’re still…” Willow turned

with fury. He glared at Willow. “If you don’t want your career to tank, you’d better back off. Don’t push

a boyfriend, and yet

into her defiance. She knew better than to provoke Melvin any further. In showbiz, she couldn’t stand without his support.

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

Jocelyn’s brow furrowed.

slammed the car door and cut off

Melvin’s advance, Jocelyn

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

chest squeezed with panic and she was quivering in

was right. There was no way she could stand up to him.

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

back inside, he floored the gas

Willow collapse against her van, barely

Melvin, she noted his grim

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

replied, a hint of humor returning to his voice.

chuckled softly. “Guess I should

should thank

“For what?”

consistent

fluttered. She gazed out the window to hide her