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 towards her.

step he took stirred up her heart

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

raced, her breaths uneven, until he

we’ve broken up, stop snooping around my business, Melvin finally

settled

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

of him, Jocelyn scoffed coldly and quickly turned to walk away.

she turned, her

and Ursula went off on a trip.

the need to clear her head, to

Why not go on a trip with him?” Ursula, having settled into her seat on

broke up, Jocelyn

glanced at her neck. “Still wearing the

planned to wear it, but

figured, since barely anyone knew the necklace’s backstory, wearing it on the

and Melvin didn’t

totally over it.” she said, though her voice

“That’s great. This trip is perfect for a potential fling. I’m up for some romance myself

at the receding runway, her mood lifting with the

city, 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

stunning.

sun hat, put on her sunglasses and

eyes shining. “You

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

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

Ursula took off her glasses, looking at a woman posing among palm

crew taking pictures.

her instantly.

It was Willow.

Ursula recognized

what the universe was up to, bumping into a buzzkill when all she wanted was a breather. “Are you going

Talk about crazy luck,”

moment, Jocelyn’s mood

not to run into

fate wasn’t on

on the beach, Willow approached