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    “Will do,” Jessica replied, grabbing her car keys and heading out.


    If she wasn’t worried about the driver tattling to her parents, she would have worn heels and let him drive. Instead, she nned to swap shoester.


    At 8:00 p.m. on the dot, Jessica pulled up to the five-star hotel she had booked. She parked, switched to her heels, locked the car, texted Melvin the address, and headed to her room.


    To look perfect, she had nned every detail of her outfit and makeup. Gone was her usual bubbly vibe—today, she radiated sophistication and charm. All this effort was to make Melvin regret passing her up.


    Thirty minutester, a knock came at the door.


    Jessica checked the peephole, saw Melvin, and opened the door with a bright smile.


    Melvin was still rehearsing what to say when the door swung open. He looked up—and froze. Jessica stood there, glowing with a bold, breathtaking allure he had never seen before.<fne608> Discover more novels at F?ndNovel</fne608>


    “Melvin?” Jessica said, pretending to be shocked, her brow slightly raised.


    Melvin couldn’t find the words to describe the storm inside him. “Why the new look?” he managed.


    “Time to move on,” Jessica said coolly. “Starting with my style. Need something? If not, I’m expecting someone.”


    “Who?” Melvin asked.


    “My future boyfriend,” she said with a sly smile.


    Melvin narrowed his eyes. “Jack?”


    Jessicaughed softly. “He’s my future husband. Boyfriends are different.”


    Melvin’s gaze sharpened. He stepped into the room, his usual calm nowced with something intense.


    Jessica lifted her hand to pause Melvin. “What’s going on?”


    Melvin’s voice stayed smooth and calm. “I’m the one you’ve been waiting to meet.” He stepped into the room with quick, confident strides.


    Jessica stood still, caught off guard for a second. She hadn’t thought he’d be so upfront so soon. She eased the door closed behind her, acting clueless, and trailed after him. “You’re Mel?”


    “That’s me,” Melvin confirmed with a nod. His eyes swept across the room—soft rose petals, a flickering scented candle, and dim, warm lighting. Every detail was carefully nned.


    “You lied to me?” Jessica asked, keeping up her act.


    Melvin’s face softened with regret. “I shouldn’t have done that. I’m sorry.” His voice grew quieter as he took in the romantic setup, a chill creeping into his tone. “Do you realize what it means to bring a guy to a ce like this?”


    Jessica sank onto the plush sofa nearby. “Of course I do. I’m the one who set this all up.”


    “Jessica,” Melvin said, his voice rising just a touch.


    She met his gaze with calm, steady eyes. “What’s wrong?”


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