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

stirred up

the man she still loved, and her feelings were not yet

until he stood

around my

heart settled

feigning indifference. “You flattered yourself.

not to crumble in front of him, Jocelyn scoffed coldly

she turned, her eyes

and Ursula went off on a

head,

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

up, Jocelyn

her neck. “Still wearing

hadn’t planned to wear it, but it felt like some force

backstory, wearing it on the trip wouldn’t

long as Willow and Melvin didn’t see it, it

I’m totally over it.” she said, though her voice betrayed her insecurity.

her bubble, tucked herself under the blanket and sincerely said, “That’s great. This trip is perfect

Jocelyn gazed at the receding runway, her mood

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

stunning.

grabbed a sun hat, put on her sunglasses and a pair of comfy white sneakers before heading

admiration, eyes shining. “You look amazing. Never

shot back, “Haven’t seen you

polka-dot dress, her chestnut hair in a bun, oversized sunglasses adding to her allure,

blast

restaurant, they strolled around

took off her glasses, looking at a woman posing among palm trees, with a

crew taking pictures.

her

It was Willow.

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

moment, Jocelyn’s mood soured.

to run into Willow for

wasn’t on her

as Jocelyn and Ursula lounged on the beach, Willow