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.

and finally, Melvin took a few steps towards

he took stirred

she still loved, and her feelings were not yet

breaths uneven, until he stood right

we’ve broken up, stop snooping around my business, Melvin finally uttered the cold

Jocelyn’s heart settled down

her fists, feigning indifference. “You flattered yourself.

not to crumble in front of him, Jocelyn scoffed coldly

she turned, her eyes welled up.

went off on

her head,

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

up, Jocelyn

neck. “Still wearing

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

the necklace’s backstory, wearing it on

and Melvin didn’t see it, it

I’m totally over it.” she said,

“That’s great. This trip is perfect for a potential

the receding runway, her mood

the city, a hotel 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

stunning.

hat, put on her sunglasses and a

couldn’t help but whistle in admiration, eyes shining. “You look amazing. Never

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

allure, I’m here for a romantic adventure, so gotta dress the part.” Ursula was a bundle of fun,

blast

in a restaurant, they strolled

her glasses, looking at a woman posing among

crew taking pictures.

her instantly.

It was Willow.

recognized her

wanted was a breather. “Are you going to say hi? Jocelyn kept her feelings about Willow off

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

Jocelyn’s mood

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

wasn’t on

Ursula lounged on the beach, Willow approached