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.

eyes met, and finally, Melvin took

took stirred up her heart

all, this was the man she still loved, and

heartbeat raced, her breaths uneven, until he stood right before

my

Jocelyn’s heart settled down for

clenched her fists, feigning indifference. “You flattered yourself.

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

her eyes welled

went off on

the need to clear her head, to shake off the emotional clutter.

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

broke up, Jocelyn revealed.

at her neck. “Still

to wear it, but it felt like some force compelled

the necklace’s backstory, wearing it on the

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

said, though her voice betrayed her insecurity.

choosing not to burst her bubble, tucked herself under the blanket and sincerely said, “That’s great. This trip is perfect for a

gazed at the receding

a pink V-neck sleeveless top with loose

stunning.

put on her sunglasses and

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

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

a strappy yellow and 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

blast

in a restaurant, they strolled

off her glasses, looking at a woman posing among palm trees,

crew taking pictures.

her instantly.

It was Willow.

Ursula recognized her too.

a buzzkill when all she wanted was a breather. “Are you going to say hi? Jocelyn kept her feelings about Willow

she’s working. When did she get here? Talk about crazy luck,” Ursula

that moment, Jocelyn’s mood

hoped for was not to run into Willow

fate wasn’t on her side.

on the beach, Willow approached