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

he took stirred up

this was the man she still loved, and her

breaths uneven, until

my business, Melvin finally uttered the cold words.

when Jocelyn’s heart settled down for good.

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

to crumble in front of him, Jocelyn scoffed coldly and

she turned, her

Ursula went off

the need to clear her head, to

don’t you have a boyfriend? Why not go on a trip with him?” Ursula, having settled into her

up, Jocelyn revealed.

at her neck. “Still wearing

seen it in her drawer that morning, she hadn’t planned to wear it, but it felt like some force compelled her

anyone knew the necklace’s backstory, wearing it on the trip

long as Willow and Melvin didn’t see it, it was all good.

said,

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

at the

changed into a pink V-neck sleeveless top with loose straight-leg jeans, her hair cascading down her shoulders, looking lively and playful, her figure

stunning.

put on her sunglasses and a pair of comfy white sneakers before heading out.

but whistle in admiration, eyes shining. “You look amazing. Never seen you dress like

appearances as a teacher at work, Jocelyn shot back, “Haven’t seen you decked out like this either.”

adding to her allure, I’m here for a

blast

in a restaurant, they

Ursula took off her glasses, looking

crew taking pictures.

her

It was Willow.

recognized her

was a breather. “Are you going

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

moment, Jocelyn’s

run into Willow for the rest of

wasn’t

on the beach, Willow approached