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

he took stirred up her

all, this was the man she still loved, and her feelings

her breaths uneven, until he stood right

stop snooping around my business, Melvin

heart settled down

yourself. Your affairs mean nothing

front of him, Jocelyn scoffed coldly and quickly turned to walk away.

moment she turned, her

and Ursula went off on a

to clear her head, to shake off

on a trip with him?” Ursula, having settled into her seat on the plane. launched into gossip

up, Jocelyn revealed.

“Still wearing the

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

necklace’s backstory, wearing it on the trip wouldn’t

as Willow and Melvin didn’t

it.” she said, though

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

gazed at the receding runway, her mood

them. After checking in, Jocelyn changed into a pink V-neck sleeveless top with loose straight-leg jeans, her hair cascading down her shoulders, looking lively and

stunning.

put on her sunglasses and a pair

admiration, eyes shining. “You look amazing. Never

keep up appearances as a teacher at work, Jocelyn shot back, “Haven’t seen you decked

dress, her chestnut hair in a bun, oversized sunglasses adding to her allure, I’m here for a romantic adventure, so gotta dress the part.” Ursula was a bundle of fun, making the trip

blast

a restaurant, they

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

crew taking pictures.

her instantly.

It was Willow.

Ursula recognized her

into a buzzkill when all she wanted was a breather. “Are you going to say hi?

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

that moment, Jocelyn’s mood soured.

was not to run into Willow for the rest of the

wasn’t on her side.

lounged on the beach, Willow approached