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

stirred up

loved, and her feelings were not

until

we’ve broken up, stop snooping around my business,

settled down for

“You flattered yourself. Your affairs mean

of him, Jocelyn scoffed

her eyes welled up.

went off on a trip.

to clear her head, to shake

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

broke up, Jocelyn

glanced at her neck. “Still wearing the

her drawer that morning, she hadn’t planned to wear it, but it felt like some force compelled

knew the necklace’s backstory, wearing it on the trip

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

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 for a potential fling. I’m up

the receding

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

stunning.

put on her sunglasses and a pair of comfy white sneakers before heading out.

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

appearances as a teacher at work, Jocelyn shot back, “Haven’t

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

took off her glasses,

crew taking pictures.

her

It was Willow.

Ursula recognized her too.

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

When did she get here? Talk about crazy

that moment, Jocelyn’s mood

hoped for was not to run into

clearly, fate wasn’t on her side.

on the beach, Willow