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,

shook her

her into his embrace and opened the

Jocelyn settled into the passenger seat, she watched Melvin buckle her in with care. It

him.

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

nanny van blocked their path. The woman who stepped out was shaded by sunglasses. But

do, Melvin?” Willow’s voice was seething with anger, even behind her dark

expression soured at the sight of her. “Get out of the way!”

closer to block his way, and caught

in your

mince words with those he disliked, regardless of their gender.

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

at Willow. “If you don’t want your

her sunglasses, livid. “She has a boyfriend, and yet you sleep with her. Who’s the shameless one now?”

completely,” Melvin warned, his eyes menacing. “You’ve crossed the line.” Willow faltered, fear seeping into her defiance. She knew better than to provoke Melvin any further.

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

Jocelyn’s brow furrowed.

cut

by Melvin’s advance, Jocelyn watched silently.

bitches.” Melvin threatened, “Don’t you push me, you know better than me who will be more embarrassed if your nasty tricks

panic and she was quivering

way

There was no way for her to restrain her fear and

back inside, he floored the gas and sped

collapse against her van, barely keeping

she noted

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

got lucky,” Melvin replied, a hint of humor returning

I should thank her

thank

“For what?”

being consistent with you.”

She gazed out the window to hide