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

stirred up her

was the man she still loved,

uneven, until he stood right before her.

my business, Melvin finally uttered the cold words.

heart settled down for

flattered yourself. Your affairs mean nothing to me now”

front of him, Jocelyn scoffed coldly and quickly turned to walk away.

moment she turned, her eyes

off on a trip.

need to clear her head, to

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

broke up,

neck. “Still

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

necklace’s backstory, wearing it on

long as Willow and Melvin didn’t

she said, though her voice betrayed her insecurity.

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

Jocelyn gazed at the receding runway, her

came just for them. After checking 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

stunning.

sunglasses and a

in admiration, eyes shining. “You look amazing.

at work, Jocelyn shot back, “Haven’t seen you decked

a strappy yellow and 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

blast

restaurant, they strolled around nearby.

lady look familiar? Ursula took off her glasses, looking at a woman posing among palm trees, with a

crew taking pictures.

recognized her

It was Willow.

recognized her

wanted was a breather. “Are you going to say hi? Jocelyn kept her feelings about Willow

Talk about crazy luck,” Ursula whispered, sneaking a photo

Jocelyn’s mood

into Willow for the rest of the five-day trip.

fate wasn’t on her

afternoon, as Jocelyn and Ursula lounged on the beach,