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.

eyes met, and finally, Melvin took a few steps towards her.

took stirred up

still loved, and her feelings were

uneven, until he

around my business, Melvin finally

settled

yourself. Your

in front of him, Jocelyn scoffed coldly

she turned, her eyes welled up.

Ursula went off on

head, to shake off the emotional clutter.

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

broke up,

“Still wearing

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

figured, since barely anyone knew the necklace’s backstory, wearing

as Willow and Melvin didn’t see it,

said, though

blanket and sincerely said, “That’s great. This trip is perfect for a potential fling. I’m up for some romance

glided smoothly, Jocelyn gazed at the receding runway,

in, Jocelyn changed into a pink V-neck sleeveless top with loose

stunning.

her sunglasses and a pair of comfy white sneakers before

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

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

sunglasses adding to her allure, I’m here for a romantic adventure, so gotta

blast

in a restaurant,

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

crew taking pictures.

her instantly.

It was Willow.

Ursula recognized

all she wanted was a breather. “Are you going to

about crazy luck,” Ursula whispered, sneaking a

that moment, Jocelyn’s

was not to run into Willow

fate wasn’t

Ursula lounged on the beach, Willow approached with