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 few steps

step he took stirred up her

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

uneven, until he stood right before

snooping around my business, Melvin finally

Jocelyn’s heart settled down

“You flattered yourself. Your affairs mean

front of him, Jocelyn scoffed

moment she turned, her

off on a trip.

need to clear her head, to shake

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

broke up,

“Still wearing

hadn’t planned to wear it, but

backstory, wearing it

Melvin didn’t

she said, though

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

the receding runway, her mood lifting

car came just for them. After checking in, Jocelyn changed into a pink V-neck sleeveless top with loose straight-leg

stunning.

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

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

Jocelyn shot

hair in 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,

blast

bite in a restaurant,

glasses, looking at

crew taking pictures.

recognized her

It was Willow.

Ursula recognized her

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

she’s working. When did she get here? Talk about crazy luck,” Ursula whispered, sneaking a photo with her phone.

that moment, Jocelyn’s mood

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

wasn’t on

on the beach, Willow approached with a crowd.