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

stirred up her heart

still loved,

heartbeat raced, her breaths uneven, until

snooping around my business, Melvin finally uttered the cold words.

Jocelyn’s heart settled

fists, feigning indifference. “You flattered yourself. Your affairs mean

Jocelyn

her

and Ursula went off on

head, to shake off

don’t you have a boyfriend? Why not go on a trip with him?” Ursula, having settled into her seat on

broke up, Jocelyn

neck. “Still wearing the necklace, huh?”

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 the trip wouldn’t hurt.

Melvin didn’t

means I’m totally over it.” she said,

not to burst her bubble, tucked herself under the blanket and sincerely said, “That’s great. This trip is perfect

the receding runway, her mood lifting with

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

stunning.

grabbed a sun hat, put on her sunglasses and a

help but whistle in admiration, eyes shining. “You look amazing. Never seen you dress like this before”

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

and white polka-dot 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

blast

bite in a restaurant, they strolled around

Ursula took off her glasses, looking at

crew taking pictures.

her instantly.

It was Willow.

Ursula recognized

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

working. When did she get here? Talk about crazy luck,” Ursula whispered, sneaking a photo with her phone.

Jocelyn’s mood soured.

not to run into Willow for the rest

wasn’t on her side.

afternoon, as Jocelyn and Ursula lounged on the beach, Willow approached with a