The Unwilling CEO’s Love Game

Chapter 175

At noon, Melvin picked up Jocelyn for lunch before dropping her back off at school.

“What time do you get off work tonight?” he asked as she was getting out of the car.

Jocelyn pondered for a moment, “Probably around 6:30.”

“Okay.”

“I’m not up for craziness tonight,” she reminded him. “I have to proctor exams tomorrow.”

She had been dozing off in class all day today.

Melvin’s lips curled into a smug smile, “I’m just introducing you to some folks, then you can head home and hit the hay.”

Jocelyn frowned, “Who?”

“You’ll see,” he said, enjoying the suspense.

Knowing she was pressed for time and he was playing coy, Jocelyn let it go.

That night, when she finished her work, Jocelyn walked out of the school gates with Ursula.

Ursula spotted Melvin’s car and chuckled, “He’s been quite the show-off lately.”

Jocelyn grinned, “A bit, yeah.”

“I’m curious, what did you do to make him change his mind so suddenly?” Ursula teased, eyeing the modest ring on Jocelyn’s finger. “It might be small, but it’s the thought that counts.”

Jocelyn didn’t care about the size of the ring. Given the rush of that day, it was already more than enough.

“I honestly have no idea.”

“I bet it’s the pressure,” Ursula joked. “With a catch like Harrison chasing after you, he must be anxious.”

Whether it was Harrison or something else that spurred Melvin on, Jocelyn couldn’t tell. All she knew was that she was happy now.

There’s no greater joy than being with the one you love.

“Alright, I’m off. See you tomorrow,” Jocelyn said as she noticed Melvin getting out of the car and waved goodbye to Ursula.

“See you,” Ursula replied, waving to Melvin as well before heading to her own car.

Melvin wrapped his arm around Jocelyn’s waist, “What were you two gossiping about?”

“Nothing much. Just that you’ve been quite sensible lately.”

Melvin opened the car door for

her seat belt, “Sure, keep telling yourself

door and settled into the driver’s seat, “So, where

not in the mood to

as he

not to argue,”

that all women talk

“What else?”

specifics?” Melvin’s curiosity piqued.

what do you men talk about

work, investments, but not women.”

eyes, not buying a word of it.

to a private club, and Melvin led her inside with a firm

loved the feeling of being led by him. No need for introductions, yet everyone knew where they

kind of public display was new to them. Their intimacy had always been private – just between

the lively chatter inside came to a sudden halt. Silence ensued. Among the crowd, Jocelyn recognized two familiar faces, Zephyr and Yannick. “Melvin, Jocelyn,” Zephyr raised a glass to them. “We’ve been waiting so

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Jocelyn was perplexed.

I brought you all together to introduce her. This is Jocelyn,

it, guys! Greet the lady!” Zephyr encouraged.

group chorused a

Melvin, she felt

arm held

Jocelyn’s

introduction meant she was

waiting, it

and a flutter of nervousness, wondering if she should hand out gifts now

her purse, she said sheepishly,

room erupted

let you bring gifts to us?” Zephyr quickly interjected. “Boys, where are your gifts for our guest?”

bags of all

she clung to Melvin’s hand, not knowing what to say.

here. Zephyr, drop them off at my place later. Have fun, guys. We’re heading out,” Melvin said, pulling

we just started getting to know her,” Zephyr

rest for tomorrow’s exam

Zephyr backed off, “Come back after you drop her

escorting Jocelyn out. “Have a good

looking back, they left.

was just as

means he sees us as family. Remember now, if you ever upset Melvin, you’ve got an extra lifeline

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