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.

Melvin took

he took stirred up her

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

raced, her breaths uneven, until he

stop snooping around my business, Melvin

Jocelyn’s heart settled down

“You flattered yourself. Your affairs mean

him, Jocelyn scoffed coldly and quickly turned to walk

turned, her

off on a trip.

felt the need to clear her head,

on a trip with him?” Ursula, having settled

broke up, Jocelyn

neck. “Still

that morning, she hadn’t planned to wear

figured, since barely anyone knew the necklace’s backstory, wearing it on the trip wouldn’t hurt.

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

said, though her

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

the plane glided smoothly, Jocelyn gazed at the receding runway, her mood lifting with the

pink V-neck sleeveless top with

stunning.

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

shining. “You

as a teacher at work, Jocelyn shot back, “Haven’t

bun, oversized sunglasses adding to her allure, I’m here for a romantic adventure, so gotta dress the part.” Ursula was a bundle of

blast

in a restaurant,

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

crew taking pictures.

recognized her instantly.

It was Willow.

Ursula recognized her too.

all she wanted was a breather. “Are you going

Talk about crazy luck,” Ursula whispered, sneaking a photo

that moment, Jocelyn’s mood soured.

was not to run into Willow for the

wasn’t

as Jocelyn and Ursula lounged on the beach, Willow approached