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.

finally, Melvin took a

he took stirred

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

breaths uneven, until he stood right

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

Jocelyn’s heart settled down for

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

crumble in front of him, Jocelyn scoffed coldly and

her eyes welled up.

went off on

felt the need to clear her head, to shake off the

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

up, Jocelyn

“Still wearing the

morning, she hadn’t planned to

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

didn’t

totally over it.” she said, though her voice betrayed

bubble, tucked herself under the blanket and sincerely said, “That’s great. This trip is perfect

the receding runway, her mood lifting with

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

stunning.

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

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

Jocelyn shot back, “Haven’t seen you

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, making the trip a

blast

in a restaurant, they strolled around

lady look familiar? Ursula took off her glasses, looking at a woman posing among palm

crew taking pictures.

recognized her

It was Willow.

Ursula recognized her too.

when all she wanted was a breather. “Are you going to say hi? Jocelyn

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

Jocelyn’s mood soured.

was not to run into Willow for the rest of

wasn’t

lounged on the beach, Willow approached