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.

met, and finally, Melvin took a

step he took stirred up her

was the man she still loved,

heartbeat raced, her breaths uneven, until he stood right

up, stop snooping around my business, Melvin finally uttered the

when Jocelyn’s heart settled down for

flattered yourself. Your affairs mean nothing to me now”

to crumble in front of him, Jocelyn scoffed coldly and quickly turned to walk

turned, her

Ursula went off on

need to clear her head, to shake off the

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

broke up, Jocelyn revealed.

at her neck. “Still

touched the necklace. Having seen it in her drawer that morning, she hadn’t planned to wear

since barely anyone knew the necklace’s backstory, wearing it on the

and Melvin didn’t see

she said, though her voice betrayed her

her bubble, tucked herself under the blanket and sincerely said, “That’s great. This trip is perfect for a potential fling. I’m

gazed at the receding runway, her mood lifting with the

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

stunning.

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

“You look amazing. Never seen you dress

Jocelyn shot back, “Haven’t seen you

dress, her chestnut hair in a bun, oversized sunglasses adding to her allure, I’m here

blast

restaurant, they strolled around

her glasses, looking at a woman posing among

crew taking pictures.

her

It was Willow.

recognized her too.

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 feelings about

she’s working. When did she get here? Talk about crazy luck,”

Jocelyn’s mood soured.

not to run into Willow for

wasn’t

lounged on the beach, Willow approached with a