The Unwilling CEO's Love Game novel Chapter 158

Today was a day Melvin could hardly wipe the proud grin off his face.

He drove to an exclusive club that he frequently visited. Upon arrival, he chivalrously opened the car door for Jocelyn. He reached out his hand to her as she hesitated slightly, peering at him with uncertainty.

"What's wrong?" Melvin grasped her wrist firmly. "Let's go."

"Why do you bring me here?"

"To meet someone." he replied, shutting the car door and tightening his grip on her hand.

He used to avoid holding her hand, as if he wanted to distance himself from any association with her and was afraid of being seen together.

Jocelyn started at his hand. She sensed a subtle change in their interaction. Even though it was a minor shift, it stirred something quite different within her.

Melvin held her hand firmly all the time as they got in. The staff greeted him as they passed, and he responded with a particularly cheerful demeanor.

Door opened, and they were greeted by dazzling lights.

Jocelyn was taken aback by the sight of the man sitting inside. She even thought of pulling away from Melvin.

"Why pull away?" Melvin interlaced their fingers assertively and guided her to sit opposite Harrison. His possessiveness was evident as he pulled Jocelyn down beside him.

Harrison noticed their intertwined hands. A hint of sorrow flashed behind his glasses, but he quickly smiled and said, "Seems like we don't have to pretend anymore."

Jocelyn frowned and was puzzled as to why Melvin had arranged to meet with Harrison.

"I called Mr. Whitman first thing this morning." Melvin announced. "He's fully supportive of us getting back together."

So, was that who Melvin was calling in the morning?

Jocelyn looked at Harrison. Even though they had broken up, she still felt a twinge of guilt.

"Of course, I support it. If two people still have each other in their hearts, then being together is the best outcome." Harrison remarked with a smile.

"What a true scholar you are, always so insightful." Melvin poured Harrison a drink. "We must treat Mr. Whitman to a meal today to express my gratitude."

"Sounds good." Harrison accepted with grace.

It was then that Jocelyn realized she didn't possess the open-mindedness of these two men.

When Melvin stepped out to take a call, Jocelyn and Harrison were left alone in this private room.

"I'm sorry." Jocelyn apologized.

"Why apologize?" Harrison chuckled.

"I don't know why, but I just feel the need to say sorry to you." Jocelyn was at a loss herself. What was initially a matter between her and Melvin now seemed to have unfairly dragged an innocent party into the fray.

"There's no love affair between us, and you haven't cheated on me. What's there to be sorry for?" Harrison spoke with nonchalance. "In fact, I'm happy for you. You finally know what you want."

Jocelyn bit her lip. "He said... he wants to marry me."

Harrison's heart clenched. He felt something being ripped from his body, a departure so permanent it seemed it could never return.

It was like gambling. He held his best cards, waiting to blast Melvin and turn the game around. But Jocelyn made a favor for Melvin, which let him win instantly.

Harrison kept his composure and faked to be collected. "Isn't that a good thing? Your wish is granted."

"But somehow, I still feel uneasy."

"Are you afraid he won't keep his promise?"

"I don't know." Jocelyn shook her head. "It feels like I coerced him into it, not that he willingly agreed."

Harrison frowned slightly and comforted her, "How can you think that way? If a man makes a promise, he'll surely keep it. Don't overthink it. He brought you to meet me today, and it showed he's taken action. Besides, even an outsider like me can feel how much he can't let you go. If a man doesn't want to let go of a woman, the best way is to keep her by his side, legally.

"Proposing might have been said in the heat of the moment, but it must have been heartfelt. After all, it's a big deal, as significant as life or death." Harrison continued to reassure her. "He's also a man of passion, and he does not promise lightly. Please trust him and trust your feelings. Regaining what was lost only makes it more precious because no one wants to experience loss again."

Jocelyn took a deep breath. She cherished that moment of regaining what she once lost, as if she had the world in her grasp once more. Yet, she feared it was all an illusion, a fleeting happiness that might vanish.

Melvin walked in and sensed the subtle atmosphere. He wasn't concerned about what Harrison might have done to Jocelyn; they must have had a conversation.

"Let's eat." Melvin said. "And later, call your parents. I'll join you for dinner tonight."