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.”

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

into him. “You sure sound like

comfort.”

said with a hint of smugness,

couldn’t help but laugh.

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

sister? Your mom?”

we’re not fans of Willow,” Preston said with an air of

a bit curious.

had Willow done to earn their ire?

didn’t

of the heart were personal, and what mattered most was

home already.

frowned. “Why’d you

back resentfully.

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

you to look after me. It’s been this long, and I’ve never had a meal you cooked.”

you money Melvin declared with a sense

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

gave him a side-eye

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

torn between laughter

cut off

glowered at him.

but Jocelyn’s sharp reprimand stopped him.

fingers twitched a bit before he

tauntingly shook his head at

and Preston quickly ducked into

this, Jocelyn stiffened as

she said a bit uncomfortably,

and glared,

themselves in the kitchen, Melvin was occupied in the

Jocelyn’s heart skip a beat. She quickly stepped out the kitchen,

at this hour, it

the peephole, then turned around with shock in his eyes Heading to the bedroom with his laptop, he said, “Your parents.”

back, Jocelyn’s heart sank

Jocelyn’s eyes

Jocelyn tucked Melvin’s shoes

Mom, what brings you

it take so long to open the door?” Daisy asked. “If you took

in the kitchen.” Jocelyn placed

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