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.

finally, Melvin took a

took stirred up

she still loved, and her

until he

my business, Melvin finally uttered the cold

Jocelyn’s heart settled down for good.

fists, feigning indifference. “You flattered yourself. Your affairs mean nothing to

front of him, Jocelyn scoffed coldly and

she turned, her eyes welled

went off on a

the need to clear her head, to shake

a boyfriend? Why not go on a trip with him?” Ursula, having

broke up, Jocelyn revealed.

her neck. “Still wearing the necklace,

to wear it, but it felt like some

necklace’s backstory,

and Melvin didn’t see it, it

totally over it.” she said, though her voice

sincerely said, “That’s great. This trip

Jocelyn gazed at the

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

stunning.

put on her sunglasses and a pair of comfy white

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

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

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

in a restaurant, they strolled around

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

crew taking pictures.

recognized her

It was Willow.

recognized her

the universe was up to, bumping into a buzzkill when all she wanted was a breather. “Are you going

crazy luck,” Ursula whispered, sneaking a

that moment, Jocelyn’s

to run into Willow for the

clearly, fate wasn’t on her

and Ursula lounged on