The Unwilling CEO’s Love Game

Chapter 17

Chapter 17

Jocelyn had no class in the evening, so she headed home, pondering what to whip up for dinner.

Stepping out of the school, she spotted Preston waiting for a ride.

She approached him and casually invited. Come have dinner at my place.”

Preston looked at her, puzzled. “Instant pasta?”

Jocelyn wanted to punch him for that. “A proper dinner!”

With a cheeky smile, Preston replied, “I shall graciously accept.”

Walking together, Preston popped the question, “Isn’t there something you wanna ask me?”

“Ask you what? Jocelyn was genuinely confused.

“About Willow

A sparkle flashed in Jocelyn’s eyes, and she let out a small laugh. “The celeb?”

“You’re totally playing dumb about what I’m getting at, Preston was getting a bit anxious.

“Nope Everything about her is just a Google search away.”

Preston was at a loss for words. “You’re not the least bit curious about what’s the deal with her and my uncle?

Jocelyn felt a twinge in her chest but shook her head with a smile. Why should I be?”

Preston couldn’t believe how chill she was.

Could it be

“You don’t love my uncle!

Caught off guard, Jocelyn frowned. “Where’s this coming from?”

“Why else wouldn’t you care about the woman he’s been hugging?”

“What’s the use of caring? It’s already done, Jocelyn shrugged indifferently. Whatever is going on between your uncle and me is just an adult arrangement. Who knows where it’ll lead? Life’s unpredictable

Preston stopped dead in his tracks, staring at her in utter shock.

“What’s with the look? Jocelyn urged him on. “Let’s get moving.”

more convinced now. You don’t love my uncle, he is

him. “You sure sound like an

comfort.”

me, Preston said with a hint

help but laugh.

got your back. If my uncle is playing you while messing with Willow, just tell me. I might not be able to do anything about it,

sister? Your mom?” Jocelyn inquired.

fans of Willow,” Preston said

a

to earn their ire?

didn’t

the heart were personal, and what mattered most

home already.

frowned. “Why’d you bring him along?”

back resentfully.

heart?” Jocelyn retorted as she took off her shoes and handed Preston a pair of lady’s slippers.

wanted you to look after me. It’s

you money Melvin declared with a sense of righteousness

Why bother giving you the credit of being a doting uncle? Preston

gave him

Jocelyn, maybe I should tell my mom I should board with you. She’d probably feel more at ease.”

torn between laughter and

chance!” Melvin cut off his

at

sharp

fingers twitched a bit before he withdrew his hand.

his head at

quickly

stiffened as she washed the

said a bit

scrunched his nose and glared,

in the kitchen, Melvin was occupied in the living room.

skip a beat. She quickly

and at this hour, it felt

around with shock

back, Jocelyn’s heart

Jocelyn’s eyes and couldn’t

the door, Jocelyn tucked Melvin’s shoes

what brings you

today and thought we’d check on you. Why’d it take so long to open the door?” Daisy asked. “If

bell in the kitchen.” Jocelyn placed slippers at

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