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

he took stirred up her heart

loved, and

breaths uneven, until he stood right before her.

up, stop snooping around my business, Melvin finally uttered

settled down for

her fists, feigning indifference. “You flattered yourself.

not to crumble in front of him, Jocelyn scoffed coldly and quickly turned to

she turned, her eyes

went off on a trip.

to clear her head, to shake off

don’t you have a boyfriend? Why not go on a trip with him?” Ursula, having settled into her

up,

neck. “Still wearing the necklace,

to wear it, but

barely anyone knew the necklace’s backstory, wearing

Melvin didn’t

I’m totally over it.” she said, though

blanket and sincerely said, “That’s great. This trip is

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

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

stunning.

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

shining. “You look amazing. Never

up appearances as a teacher at work, Jocelyn shot

adding to her allure, I’m here for a romantic adventure, so gotta dress the part.”

blast

in a restaurant, they strolled around

glasses, looking at a woman posing among palm

crew taking pictures.

her instantly.

It was Willow.

Ursula recognized her too.

all she wanted was a breather. “Are you going to say hi? Jocelyn kept her

get here? Talk about crazy luck,” Ursula whispered, sneaking a photo with her phone.

Jocelyn’s mood

to run into Willow

wasn’t on her

lounged on the beach, Willow approached with a crowd.