The Unwilling CEO's Love Game novel Chapter 206

Melvin never expected the bombshell that Jocelyn would walk into a bridal boutique the moment she returned.

He had restrained himself from seeking her out for so long, only to be blindsided by such a surprise.

After two years, he still took everything for granted.

Jocelyn wondered if he ever got over his mental problem.

Before Jocelyn could utter a word, Castiel strolled in from outside and directly addressed her, “Have you finished trying on the dress? The kid's crying.”

All eyes instantly turned toward Castiel.

Caught off guard, Jocelyn quickly responded, “Just a sec.”

She hurried into the changing room, escaping the suffocating tension that felt like a funeral pyre outside.

Castiel stood calmly, waiting for Jocelyn.

Melvin was now thoroughly confused. He glanced at Harrison, who shared his bewilderment, then back at this stranger.

“Who are you?” Melvin asked.

Castiel lazily lifted his eyes to meet Melvin's, pointed to himself and asked, “Me?”

“What’s your relationship with Jocelyn?” Melvin pressed further.

Harrison too was eager to know.

Castiel showed a hint of disdain, as if Melvin wasn't worth his time.

At that moment, Ursula walked in.

She was taken aback to find three men inside. She quickly sidled up to Harrison, took his hand and whispered, “I was just in the restroom. What’s going on?”

Harrison glanced at Melvin and Castiel, unsure of what to explain.

The big question was Castiel's earlier mention of a child, combined with Jocelyn's reaction. What exactly was her relationship with this man?

Weren't they just friends?

Melvin, noticing Ursula holding Harrison’s hand, his brow furrowed.

So, who was Jocelyn marrying?

This man?

Melvin’s eyes returned to Castiel.

“Jocelyn, you ready?” Castiel called out, never casting a glance at Melvin.

“Almost,” came Jocelyn's reply.

Castiel checked the time, “The nanny said our son is crying at home. He must be missing you.”

“Oh. Right away.”

“Son?” Ursula frowned at Harrison.

He was just as clueless.

Jocelyn, now changed, felt their piercing stares and knew she had to make a quick exit.

She apologized to Ursula and Harrison, “Sorry, I have to head home now. About the bridesmaid dress, I can come back another day to try it on, or maybe you could deliver it to my place? I’ve got to run.”

Jocelyn was desperate to flee.

Castiel caught her wrist, “No rush, mind your steps.”

Taking a deep breath, Jocelyn allowed Castiel to lead her out of the bridal boutique.

“What in the world just happened?” Ursula was lost, unaware of what she’d missed.

Harrison shook his head, “No clue.”

Their eyes turned to Melvin, who was probably the most eager to unravel the mystery.

Melvin’s eyes darkened with anger. He had initially thought Jocelyn was marrying Harrison, but the revelation of another stranger man was the real bombshell.

He stormed out, but by then, Jocelyn was already in the car, merging into the traffic.

Inside the car, Jocelyn took deep breaths.

Castiel glanced over, “That all you got?”

“You have no idea how suffocating that was,” Jocelyn said, rolling down the window to let the chilly breeze sharpen her senses.

Castiel chuckled, “If that guy who rushed in had a knife, Harrison would have been a goner.”

Jocelyn held her forehead, “Melvin's a loon. After two years, who knows what Layla's done to him.”

“What now?” Castiel inquired, “He won't let this go. And let me tell you, my business isn't huge, and it can't take his vendetta.”

Jocelyn glared at him, “We're supposed to be husband and wife, can't you act a bit more considerate to me?”

“Sure, we're 'spouses' and we even have a kid. But I also have a responsibility to my employees and my business. They all rely on me to make a living,” Castiel retorted without a hint of fear.