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.”

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

tempted to knock some sense into him. “You sure

comfort.”

well you’ve taught me, Preston said with a hint of smugness, his chin

couldn’t help but

you while messing with Willow, just tell me. I might not be

mom?”

of Willow,” Preston said with an air of

Jocelyn was a

had Willow done to earn

didn’t ask

and what mattered

home

frowned. “Why’d you

glared back resentfully.

do you have no heart?” Jocelyn retorted as she took off her shoes and handed Preston a pair of lady’s slippers. “Make do.”

me. It’s been this

gave you money Melvin declared with a sense of righteousness

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

gave him a side-eye

the kitchen, “Hey Jocelyn, maybe I should tell my mom I should board

torn between laughter and

a chance!” Melvin cut

glowered at

smack him, but Jocelyn’s sharp reprimand stopped him. “Don’t you dare hit the

bit before

his head

shot him a deadly glare, and Preston quickly

as she washed

to see Melvin’s reaction, she said a bit uncomfortably,

glared, “He is

teacher and student busied themselves in the kitchen,

the doorbell made Jocelyn’s heart skip a beat. She quickly stepped out

rare here, and at

shock in his eyes Heading to

retreating back,

fleeting look of loss in Jocelyn’s eyes and couldn’t help

opening the door, Jocelyn tucked Melvin’s shoes into the shoe

what brings you here?”

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

bell in the kitchen.” Jocelyn

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