Chapter 68
Chapter 68
She was just about to scream when a creepy voice cut through. “Go ahead. Might as well call down your mom and dad for a
show
In her moment of hesitation, her lips were sealed.
The familiar taste and touch sent shivers down her spine.
Jocelyn fought back, punching and pinching, but their difference in strength was too great. It was like scratching an itch through a boot without any effect
That wild and oppressive kiss soon exhausted Jocelyn, her strength to struggle fading fast. She might be suffocated and her whole body went limp in his arms
Finally the man let her go
She took deep breaths, with her mind slowly coming into sanity. Jocelyn clung tightly to the front of his shirt, afraid she’d collapse if she let go
“You… Jocelyn knew who it was without taking a look Eyes red, breath heavy, she glared at that gloomy face. “You bastard…”
Melvin cupped her face in his hands, with no trace of gentleness. His thumbs pressed under her eyelids. In the flickering light, his face looked even more menacing.
Jocelyn stared back in terror, her chest heaving with fear and the struggle to breathe Swallowing nervously, she had no clue what he was planning to do next.
“Still making excuses? You cheated on me!”
Jocelyn shivered uncontrollably when confronted with Melvin’s restrained anger.
She had never seen him so fierce before, as if she might die by his hand in the next second
When the light came on, she saw his eyes were red.
Trembling her lips, she managed a hoarse answer, “I didn’t.”
“Am I blind?” Melvin squinted. “Picking him up, going home, meeting the parents, hitting a hotel. Jocelyn, you’re quite the catch. Got your hooks in him already, waiting for an excuse to dump me, right?”
Melvin’s grip contorted Jocelyn’s face.
She swallowed hard, her fear magnifying.
“I didn’t,” she said with a rough voice.
“Heh. Melvin laughed
Such a sneer was more terrifying than his dark face, which clenched Jocelyn’s heart.
Finally, he let go of her, his gaze piercing. “So, after meeting the parents, what’s next? Getting married or hopping into bed first?
Jocelyn caught her breath, fighting for composure and gripping her hands tight. Looking back into his eyes, she hardened her
gaze.
“Whether it’s getting married or sleeping together, it’s none of your business” Jocelyn had always known he wasn’t someone to mess with. He had a temper and could do anything if provoked. How else could he have turned a jewelry brand into a top-tier name in just three short years?
She had no doubts about his ruthlessness in business and possibly towards her as well.
Melvin narrowed his eyes dangerously, his hands propping near and getting closer to her, “None of my business? I won’t let you make it?”
Her heart raced with fear.
“Yes, I can’t bear to lay a hand on you, but what about him?” Melvin arched an eyebrow, a chilling look emerging in his eyes.
Jocelyn panicked, “Don’t do anything crazy!”
“What, feeling sorry for him? Facing her nervousness, Melvin grew his fury and gently pinched her chin, lifting it slightly, “A university professor, huh? Well-educated man. What do such people fear most? I should think about that.
Jocelyn, frightened, grabbed his hand. “What the hell do you want?”
real my woman without consequences? Melvin removed her hand, his once affectionate eyes now filled with malice
Chapter 68
“Mine is mine. Unless I give it up, nobody can take what I want.”
For the first time, Jocelyn felt the full extent of Melvin’s ruthlessness. She didn’t doubt for a second he was serious.
As he turned to leave, she rushed over and hugged his waist, blurting out desperately, “Nothing happened between him and me. He just helped me escape from the blind date my parents set up.”
Jocelyn hurriedly explained, “He’s not chasing me, and I don’t like him.”
“Helped you? Even got his mom involved?” Melvin wasn’t buying her story. “Men aren’t that kind- hearted. Would he help you if he didn’t have designs on you? Or are you clear about his intention but didn’t care and want to turn a drama into reality?”
Jocelyn admitted the arrangement with Harrison was mutual, but going further was never the plan.
“Lost for words? Melvin scoffed, “So eager to get rid of me, all for him.”
Jocelyn loosened her grip, and looking up at his menacing face, she said, “I’m getting married.”
I’m not stopping you from getting hitched,” Melvin squinted, “What pisses me off is you trying to make a cuckold out of me.”
“I haven’t!” Jocelyn’s denial was weak.
“I have my own judgment. You’re ditching me for another man. Am I your pastime when you’re lonely? Heh, now I see, you’ve been playing me.”
Jocelyn never imagined today’s events would spawn such horrible thoughts in him.
“You’ve got guts, Melvin dusted off his clothes, freezing his eyes, “Fine. From now on, we’re done.”
With that, he walked away decisively.
Jocelyn stood there, stunned. By the time she snapped out of it, he was already at his car, opening the door.
She panicked. Rushing over just as he was about to close the door, she thrust her hand inside, narrowly getting it crushed.
Melvin let go of the door handle and sat in the car, looking at her expressionlessly
“I’ve never betrayed you while we were together,” Jocelyn panted, determined to protect Harrison from him.
Melvin looked at her indifferently, “Are you done?”
“Don’t go after Harrison, Jocelyn insisted, There’s nothing between us.”
He watched her for a moment, then coldly responded, “Are you finished?”
She had to make herself clear, I’m completely innocent with him.”
Melvin whipped out a cigarette and lit it up, with one leg kicking out of the car, planting his foot on the ground. He puffed away like a total bad boy, giving her the side-eye as he exhaled a stream of smoke. He didn’t say a word, but the silence only cranked up Jocelyn’s anxiety.
“So you’re dumping me, and I’m supposed to just do as you say? Melvin flicked the ash off his cigarette and said in a voice as smooth as silk. His lip-licking was also dripped with wicked charm and vicious vibes.
Jocelyn clenched her heart, totally getting the hint of his words
She’d made a tough call to cut ties with im with this mess now, Melvin was deliberately stirring the pot.
“You said once I walked out that door, you wo ildn’t come after me, Jocelyn remembered that much
“Right, I did say that,” Melvin didn’t dodge the fact, “But you did me dirty, so I gotta get some answers.”
7 didn’t!” Jocelyn felt helpless.
Melvin took another drag, blew out the smoke slowly, then idly played with the cigarette butt before saying, “I’ve got a brain. I trust my own judgment.”
Jocelyn knew he was unreasonable.
She wasn’t scared of his stubbornness, but she feared he might drag innocent people into this mess.
He was forcing her!
Jocelyn remembered Melvin once agreed to let her go as long as she had a potential marriage prospect
“Yeah, right
As if he’d ever let her off the hook that easily.
#twas she who approached him and loved him in the first place. And now, she couldn’t shake him off.