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

stirred

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

breaths uneven, until

snooping around my business, Melvin finally uttered the

settled down for

flattered yourself. Your affairs mean nothing to me now”

him, Jocelyn scoffed coldly and quickly turned to walk

turned, her eyes

Ursula went off

clear her head,

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

broke up, Jocelyn

“Still wearing the necklace, huh?”

she hadn’t planned to wear it, but it felt like some force compelled her to put it

knew the necklace’s backstory, wearing

Willow and Melvin didn’t see it, it

I’m totally over it.” she said,

blanket and sincerely said, “That’s great. This trip is perfect for a potential fling. I’m up for some romance myself

gazed at the receding runway, her mood lifting

into a pink V-neck sleeveless top

stunning.

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

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

a teacher at work, Jocelyn shot back,

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 trip a

blast

in a restaurant, they strolled around

took off her glasses, looking at

crew taking pictures.

recognized her

It was Willow.

Ursula recognized her

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

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

moment, Jocelyn’s mood

into Willow for the rest of the five-day trip.

fate wasn’t on her

as Jocelyn and Ursula lounged on the