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 towards

he took stirred up

she still loved, and her feelings were not yet severed.

uneven, until he stood right before

my business, Melvin

settled down

yourself. Your affairs

in front of him, Jocelyn

turned, her eyes

off on a trip.

to clear her head, to shake

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

broke up, Jocelyn revealed.

glanced at her neck. “Still wearing the necklace,

touched the necklace. Having seen it in her drawer that morning, she hadn’t planned to wear it, but it felt like some force compelled her to put

necklace’s backstory, wearing it on the trip wouldn’t

didn’t

totally over it.” she said,

blanket and sincerely said, “That’s great. This

glided smoothly, Jocelyn gazed at the receding runway, her mood lifting with the

in, Jocelyn changed into a pink V-neck sleeveless top with loose straight-leg jeans, her hair cascading down her shoulders, looking lively and playful, her figure both

stunning.

grabbed a sun hat, put on her sunglasses and

shining. “You look amazing. Never seen you

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

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

blast

a bite in a restaurant, they strolled

off her glasses, looking at a woman posing among palm

crew taking pictures.

recognized her instantly.

It was Willow.

recognized her too.

into a buzzkill when all she wanted was a breather. “Are you going to say

crazy luck,” Ursula whispered, sneaking a photo

moment, Jocelyn’s mood soured.

into Willow for the rest

clearly, fate wasn’t on

lounged on the