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 few steps

took stirred up her

man she still loved, and her feelings

her breaths uneven, until

stop snooping around my business, Melvin

Jocelyn’s heart settled down

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

of him, Jocelyn scoffed coldly

turned, her eyes welled

went off on a trip.

head,

go on a trip with him?” Ursula, having settled

broke up, Jocelyn revealed.

“Still wearing the

drawer that morning, she hadn’t planned to wear it, but it felt like

anyone knew the necklace’s backstory, wearing it on

and Melvin didn’t see it, it

she said, though

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

gazed at the receding runway,

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

stunning.

put on her sunglasses and a pair of comfy white sneakers

shining. “You look

shot back, “Haven’t seen

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

blast

a restaurant, they strolled around

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

crew taking pictures.

recognized her

It was Willow.

recognized her

looked up, wondering what the universe was up to, bumping into a buzzkill when all she wanted was a breather. “Are you going to say hi?

here? Talk about crazy

moment, Jocelyn’s

into Willow for the rest of

clearly, fate wasn’t on her side.

afternoon, as Jocelyn and Ursula lounged on the beach,