The Unwilling CEO’s Love Game

Chapter 33

Jocelyn’s ears perked up, her heart in her throat

Its not that she was nosy about Melvin’s private life, but knowing why he was so dead-set against marriage would’ve

been a small comfort.

“Preston!”

Right as Preston was about to spill the beans, in walked Melvin, face stormy as a thundercloud.

The diner fell silent as the grave with Melvin’s entrance.

A few young gals got all hot and bothered at the sight of him. The guy was too handsome for his own good.

Preston rolled his eyes helplessly and muttered an apologetic “Can’t tell ya today” to Jocelyn.

She nodded, getting the picture

Even if Preston had the guts to spill, she wasn’t sure she had the guts to hear it.

“Flight’s at six, pack your bags. I’ll drop you off at the airport, Melvin commanded, not giving Preston room to argue.

Preston was speechless, mouth agape, ending up with a forced laugh.

A laugh tinged with frustration.

He puffed his cheeks, nodding at Melvin. “Good for you!”

Melvin shot him a frosty look. “Want me to change your flight to three o’clock?”

If Preston didn’t have respect for him as an uncle, he’d have thrown his unfinished drink right in Melvin’s face.

“I’m out,” Preston said, bidding Jocelyn a reluctant goodbye. “See you.”

Jocelyn didn’t want to meddle in their family drama, so she just nodded and said, “Make sure to have fun on your break, but sneak in a bit of reading too.”

“Got it, Preston replied, clearly down in the dumps.

Melvin shooed Preston into the car with a look and didn’t drive off right away, waiting for Jocelyn instead.

There she stood, not moving an inch.

took a few steps towards her.

took stirred up her

she still loved,

until he stood right

my business, Melvin

settled

“You flattered yourself. Your affairs mean nothing

him, Jocelyn scoffed coldly and

moment she turned, her eyes

and Ursula went off on a

clear her head, to shake off

with him?” Ursula, having settled into her seat on the

broke up,

“Still wearing the necklace, huh?”

planned to wear it, but it felt like some force compelled her

knew the necklace’s backstory, wearing it on the trip wouldn’t

as Willow and Melvin didn’t see it, it

said, though her voice betrayed her

burst her bubble, tucked herself under the blanket and sincerely said, “That’s great. This trip is perfect for a potential fling. I’m

at the receding runway, her mood

a hotel car came just for them. After checking in, Jocelyn changed into a pink V-neck sleeveless top with loose straight-leg jeans, her hair cascading

stunning.

and a pair of comfy white

admiration, eyes shining. “You look amazing.

appearances as a teacher at work, Jocelyn shot back, “Haven’t seen you decked out

in a bun, oversized sunglasses adding to her allure, I’m here for a romantic adventure, so gotta dress the part.” Ursula was a bundle of fun,

blast

in a restaurant, they strolled around

off her glasses, looking at a woman

crew taking pictures.

her instantly.

It was Willow.

recognized

was a breather. “Are you

did she get here? Talk about crazy luck,” Ursula whispered, sneaking

that moment, Jocelyn’s mood

hoped for was not to run into Willow for the rest of

clearly, fate wasn’t on her side.

on the beach, Willow approached with a crowd.