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 a few steps towards her.

stirred up

the man she still loved, and her feelings were

uneven, until he stood right before

around my business,

heart settled down for

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

Jocelyn scoffed coldly and quickly turned to walk away.

turned, her eyes welled up.

and Ursula went off on a

to clear her head, to shake off the emotional

you have a boyfriend? Why not go on a trip with him?” Ursula, having settled into her seat on the

broke up,

at her neck. “Still

Having seen it in her drawer that morning, she hadn’t planned to wear it, but it felt like some force

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

Willow and Melvin didn’t see it, it

she said,

“That’s great. This trip is perfect for a potential fling. I’m up for some

at the receding runway, her mood lifting with the sky.

pink V-neck sleeveless top with loose straight-leg jeans, her hair cascading down her shoulders, looking lively and playful, her figure both sexy and

stunning.

on her sunglasses and a

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

up appearances as a teacher at work, Jocelyn shot

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 part.” Ursula was a bundle of fun, making the

blast

in a restaurant, they

that lady look familiar? Ursula took off her glasses, looking

crew taking pictures.

her

It was Willow.

Ursula recognized her

up, wondering what the universe was up to, bumping into a buzzkill when all she wanted was a breather. “Are you going to say hi? Jocelyn kept her

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

Jocelyn’s mood soured.

hoped for was not to run into Willow for the rest

clearly, fate wasn’t

and Ursula lounged on the beach,