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

shook her head.

his embrace and opened

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

him.

have a masochistic streak, she thought. He was finally doing all the things she had once. hoped for, but now it seemed out

path. The woman who stepped out was shaded by sunglasses. But it was

Willow’s voice was seething with anger,

the sight of her. “Get out of

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

she in your car?” she hissed.

Melvin didn’t mince words with those he disliked, regardless

with that guy, and you’re still…” Willow turned to Melvin. “Were

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

off her sunglasses, livid. “She has a boyfriend,

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

glared at Jocelyn 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

Jocelyn’s brow furrowed.

car door and cut off

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

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

chest squeezed with panic and she was quivering in

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

carry. There was no way for her to restrain her fear and terror in front of

Melvin was back inside, he floored the gas and sped

collapse against her van, barely

back to Melvin, she noted

happened?” she asked lightly. “Did she try to

got lucky,” Melvin replied, a hint

chuckled softly. “Guess I should thank

should thank

“For what?”

consistent

the