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.

finally, Melvin took a few steps

took stirred

the man she still loved, and her

heartbeat raced, her breaths uneven, until he stood right

around my business, Melvin finally uttered

heart settled down

flattered yourself. Your affairs

not to crumble in front of him, Jocelyn scoffed coldly

moment she turned, her

and Ursula went off on a trip.

felt the need to clear her head, to shake off

him?”

up, Jocelyn

glanced at her neck. “Still wearing the necklace, huh?”

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

barely anyone knew the necklace’s backstory, wearing

Willow and Melvin didn’t see it, it was

she said, though her

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

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

changed into a pink V-neck sleeveless top with loose straight-leg jeans, her hair cascading down

stunning.

on her sunglasses and a pair of comfy white

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

appearances as a teacher at work, Jocelyn shot back, “Haven’t seen you decked out like this

bun, oversized sunglasses adding to her allure, I’m here for

blast

in a restaurant, they strolled around nearby.

took off her glasses, looking at

crew taking pictures.

recognized her instantly.

It was Willow.

recognized her too.

the universe was up to, bumping into a buzzkill when all she wanted was a breather. “Are

about crazy luck,” Ursula whispered, sneaking a photo with her phone.

that moment, Jocelyn’s

she hoped for was not to run into Willow for the rest of the five-day

clearly, fate wasn’t on

Jocelyn and Ursula lounged on