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

“You sure sound

comfort.”

me, Preston said with

help

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, but his sister

sister? Your mom?” Jocelyn inquired.

know, we’re not fans of Willow,”

a bit curious.

had Willow done to

she didn’t ask

personal, and what mattered most was the choice of those involved

was home

follow Jocelyn in, he frowned. “Why’d you bring him

back resentfully.

as she took off

“My mom wanted you to look after me. It’s been this long, and I’ve

gave you money Melvin declared with

of being a doting uncle? Preston

gave him a side-eye

tell my mom I should board with

torn between laughter

Melvin cut off his hopes abruptly.

glowered at

him, but Jocelyn’s sharp reprimand stopped him. “Don’t you

twitched a bit before he

shook his head

glare, and Preston quickly ducked into the kitchen. “Auntie, I’ll help

Jocelyn stiffened as

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

glared,

and student busied themselves in the kitchen, Melvin was

beat. She quickly stepped out the kitchen, locking eyes. with

here, and at this hour,

a neighbor. I’ll check “Melvin peeked through the peephole, then turned around with shock in his eyes Heading to the bedroom with his laptop,

back, Jocelyn’s heart sank

Jocelyn’s eyes and

door, Jocelyn tucked Melvin’s shoes into the

what brings you here?”

the door?” Daisy asked.

kitchen.” Jocelyn

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