The Unwilling CEO’s Love Game

Chapter 117

“Senately, how did you get here so fast? There’s no way you could have caught the earliest flight,” Jocelyn mused with a blend of

bally and disbelief.

Sitting beside her, Harrison took her hand gently in his own, examining it with care. “I drove here,” he stated simply.

‘Drove?” Jocelyn’s voice pitched with shock. That didn’t make sense either. They were over a thousand miles away. Even if he had left the moment they hung up last night, that would barely be thirteen hours

Yep. A buddy of mine had some business out this way, so we hit the road together.” Harrison’s tone was casual, but his concern was palpable as he unwrapped the bandage from her hand. “What matters is that I’m here now with you.”

As she met his worried gaze, a wave of guilt washed over Jocelyn. “I’m really okay,” she insisted.

“No matter how okay you say you are, I’m not,” Harrison said softly, his fingers lightly pressing hers. “If we were together, I’d make damn. sure you never got hurt.”

Jocelyn’s lips pursed, and she looked down, unsure of what to say.

“What do you feel like eating?” Harrison changed the subject. “You can’t cook with that hand.”

“Surprise me.”

He rose to his feet. “Let’s see what we’ve got in the fridge.”

“You can cook?”

“The basics at least Harrison strode into the kitchen and opened the fridge. “Looks like we’ve got options. Give me a sec, I’ll make something simple.

“Okay”

Jocelyn watched him roll up his sleeves and move around the kitchen with surprising ease. He seemed so cultured and refined, yet here he was, cooking. He was quite the catch.

Her thoughts drifted to Melvin.

In over three years together, Melvin had never cooked a meal for her.

What was she holding onto?

Harrison put together a simple yet comforting meal: baked chicken, sautéed green beans, a crisp Caesar salad, and even managed to toast up some garlic bread. It wasn’t elaborate, but it was made with care.

Food ready, he set the table, and Jocelyn got up to help.

“Don’t you move a muscle, Harrison said with a smile, and once again scooped her up, placing her gently on the dining chair.

She felt a twinge of embarrassment being carried back and forth, still adjusting to his presence in her life.

Harrison dished up a plate for her and ladled some homemade chicken noodle soup into a bowl. “Wish I had time to make something fancier, but we can save that for next time.”

The food warmed Jocelyn from the inside out “You really are something else.”

“Is that all it takes to impress you? A smile finally graced Harrison’s lips. “Wait till you get to know me better. You’ll see I’m full of surprises. Now, eat up

As she tasted each dish, she offered genuine praise, appreciating his efforts.

Midway through the meal, Harrison’s phone rang. He took the call right there, without stepping away.

“How much? I’ll wire it over. Yeah, the fine is mine to pay. Alright, catch you later. Dinner’s on me when I’m back. Bye.”

Hanging up, Jocelyn’s curiosity couldn’t be contained. “What fine?”

“It’s nothing.”

“You were speeding, weren’t you?” It was the only way he could have made it in time, she figured. And he hadn’t stopped to rest, either. Busted, Harrison nodded in admission.

Jocelyn’s brow furrowed with concern

Quickly, he thed to deflect, ‘Eat up. You can scold or lecture me all you want after you’re full.”

She couldn’t really argue. He’d come all this way to see her, cooked for her, and it had already happened. She didn’t want to spoil the

mood

“Don’t you have more work this aftemoon?”

uhad

a good meal first,” he said.

Touched it to tonight I wanted to make sure you

Dont let me get in the way of your work.”

Youre not in the way. You are the work.”

With her heartbeat raced, Jocelyn avoided his intense gaze.

If Melvin’s eyes were tender and loving, then Harrison’s were clear and sincere

Faced with such an eamest look, Jocelyn felt unworthy.

Never had she been cared for with such tenderness. Watching Harrison bustling about, a guilty warmth spread through her.

*!!! run out and buy some groceries, Harrison said as he placed a glass of water on the coffee table for her. “Stay put and wait for me, okay?” This belongs © NôvelDra/ma.Org.

“Okay.”

Still, Harrison seemed hesitant to leave her alone. He sat back down and scrolled through a grocery app, selecting items with concentration

Jocelyn found herself captivated by the sight of him bathed in the gentle sunlight filtering into the room, looking both warm and wonderful.

“I’m that good-looking, huh? Harrison caught her staring after he finished his order, teasing her playfully

Flushing, Jocelyn looked away, flustered. “Did you book your return flight yet?” she deflected.

“I’ll get to it later”

“What if there are no seats left?”

There will be His gaze was intense “If not, I’ll just stay”

Jocelyn swallowed nervously, fidgeting with her hands.

“You still have things to do.”

Those things can wait. But you can’t

Jocelyn’s heart thumped uncontrollably. Was he flirting with her?

Sweet nothings sounded like poetry from him-elegant and refined.

“Why are you blushing?” Harrison’s smile grew. “Not used to the girlfriend title? Or is it me as your boyfriend?”

Jocelyn looked uneasy, feeling flustered and not quite sure why.

“It just feels like a dream, she finally whispered.

“Even if it’s a dream, it’s a beautiful one. A dream you’ll never want to wake up from,” Harrison whispered, drawing closer to her. With a gentle touch, he lifted her right hand, lightly holding just her fingertips. “I was smitten the moment I saw you, and every time since, I’ve wanted you for a lifetime.”

Jocelyn was numb all over.

Her mind was a mess, unable to find even a shred of coherent thought, completely electrified by his words, leaving her mind blissfully empty.

Seeing her dazed expression, Harrison’s laughter grew even more joyful. “What’s the matter, surprised?”

Jocelyn was indeed a bit stunned; she had never heard such sweet nothings before

Melvin’s past remarks couldn’t even be classified as sweet nothings. They were crude at best.

Perhaps, the way someone spoke to you really depended on how they saw you.

“You… you’re too much, Jocelyn blurted out without thinking

Harrison’s laughter brightened. “Jocelyn, I’m merely sharing my true feelings with you. It’s not too much; it’s heartfelt.”

Jocelyn pursed her lips. He was so gentle and considerate, and his flattering words didn’t repel her. Why was he so taken with her at first sight?

There’s an old saying that love at first sight is just lust in disguise.

She knew the truth of that saying all too well.

Wasn’t that how she felt about Melvin at first? Believing she had lured him into her domain to relish, not realizing that she was the prey. falling into his abyss

What are you thinking about?” Hamson gently squeezed her fingertips.

Jocelyn snapped back to reality, feeling guilty and unable to meet Harrison’s gaze. She shook her head “I just suddenly doubted your

Henson paused moment, then understanding her implication, he said with a smile, “It’s the remarkable women who catch the

eyes of many men.”

He was open-hearted, not skirting around her past.

After all, being pursued by many men only proved that she had many attractive qualities. It was perfectly normal.

Just then, the doorbell rang.

“That must be the delivery Quick service,” Harrison said as he got up and walked to the door. Without peening through the peephole, he opened the door

Their eyes met, and the person outside felt a sudden tightness in his chest