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.

and finally, Melvin took a few steps

took stirred up her heart

this was the man she still loved, and her feelings were not yet

her breaths uneven, until he stood right

snooping around my business, Melvin finally

settled down

fists, feigning indifference. “You flattered yourself. Your affairs mean nothing to me now”

to crumble in front of him, Jocelyn scoffed coldly and quickly turned

she turned, her eyes

and Ursula went off on a

the need to clear her head,

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

up, Jocelyn revealed.

at her neck. “Still

it in her drawer that morning, she hadn’t planned to wear

figured, since barely anyone knew the necklace’s backstory, wearing it on the trip wouldn’t hurt.

didn’t

said, though

“That’s great. This trip is

plane glided smoothly, Jocelyn gazed at the receding runway, her

pink V-neck sleeveless top with

stunning.

hat, put on her sunglasses and a pair

eyes shining. “You

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

white polka-dot dress, her chestnut hair in a bun, oversized sunglasses adding to her allure, I’m here for a romantic adventure, so gotta dress the part.” Ursula

blast

restaurant, they

look familiar? Ursula took off her glasses, looking at a

crew taking pictures.

her instantly.

It was Willow.

Ursula recognized her too.

wanted was a

get here? Talk about crazy

Jocelyn’s mood soured.

she hoped for was not to run into Willow for

wasn’t

as Jocelyn and Ursula lounged on the beach, Willow approached with a crowd.