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.

took a

took stirred

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

heartbeat raced, her breaths uneven, until he stood

stop snooping around my

Jocelyn’s heart settled

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

not to crumble in front of him, Jocelyn scoffed coldly and quickly turned

turned, her

and Ursula went off on a trip.

head, to shake off the emotional

boyfriend? Why not go on a trip with him?”

up, Jocelyn

glanced at her neck. “Still

that morning, she hadn’t planned to wear it,

necklace’s backstory,

and Melvin didn’t see

I’m totally over it.” she said, though her voice betrayed her insecurity.

blanket and sincerely said, “That’s great. This trip is perfect for a potential fling. I’m up for

the receding

just for them. After checking in, Jocelyn changed into a pink V-neck sleeveless top with loose

stunning.

a sun hat, put on her sunglasses and a pair of comfy white

admiration, eyes shining. “You

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

her allure, I’m here for

blast

restaurant, they strolled around

glasses, looking at a woman

crew taking pictures.

recognized her instantly.

It was Willow.

Ursula recognized her too.

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? Jocelyn kept her feelings about Willow off

get here? Talk about crazy luck,” Ursula

that moment, Jocelyn’s

run into Willow for the rest of the five-day

wasn’t on her

lounged on the beach, Willow approached with a crowd.