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

Jocelyn shook her

her into his embrace and opened the car

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

him.

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

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

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

soured at the sight of her. “Get

closer to block his way, and caught sight of

in your

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

you’re still…” Willow turned to Melvin. “Were you with

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

livid. “She has a boyfriend, and yet

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

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

Jocelyn’s brow furrowed.

and cut off Jocelyn’s view of Willow.

retreated, unnerved by Melvin’s advance, Jocelyn watched

threatened, “Don’t you push me, you know better than me who will be more embarrassed if your nasty tricks are exposed to the

she

no way she could stand up to

was no way for

was back inside, he floored

Willow collapse against her van, barely keeping

Melvin, she noted

she try to force herself on you last

replied, a hint of humor returning to his

I should thank her then.”

thank me.”

“For what?”

being consistent

out the window to