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

stirred

the man she still loved, and

until he stood

around my business, Melvin

settled

feigning indifference. “You flattered yourself. Your affairs mean nothing

of him, Jocelyn scoffed coldly and quickly turned to walk

her eyes welled up.

off on

to clear her head, to shake off the emotional

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

up, Jocelyn

at her neck. “Still wearing

planned to wear it, but it felt like some force

backstory, wearing it on the trip

as Willow and Melvin didn’t see it, it was all good.

said, though her voice betrayed her insecurity.

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

at 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

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

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

her chestnut hair in a bun, oversized sunglasses adding to her allure, I’m here for a romantic adventure, so gotta dress the part.”

blast

in a restaurant, they strolled around

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

crew taking pictures.

her

It was Willow.

recognized her too.

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 Willow

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

that moment, Jocelyn’s mood soured.

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

clearly, fate wasn’t on

on the beach, Willow approached