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.

took a few steps towards

took stirred up

still loved, and

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

stop snooping around my

heart settled

indifference. “You flattered yourself. Your affairs

in front of him, Jocelyn scoffed coldly and quickly turned

turned, her eyes welled up.

off on

head, to shake

don’t you have a boyfriend? Why not go on a trip with him?” Ursula, having settled into her seat on the plane. launched into gossip mode.

broke up,

“Still wearing the

she hadn’t planned to

backstory, wearing it

didn’t see it, it

over it.” she said, though her voice

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

the receding

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

stunning.

on her sunglasses and a pair of comfy

“You look amazing. Never seen you dress like this before”

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

wearing 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

blast

a restaurant, they strolled around nearby.

her glasses, looking

crew taking pictures.

her

It was Willow.

Ursula recognized

was up to, bumping into a buzzkill when all she wanted was a breather.

crazy

Jocelyn’s mood

she hoped for was not to run into Willow for the rest

wasn’t on her side.

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