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.

met, and finally, Melvin took a few

took stirred up

still loved, and her feelings were not yet severed.

breaths uneven, until he stood

up, stop snooping around my business, Melvin finally uttered the cold

settled down

her fists, feigning indifference. “You flattered yourself.

of him, Jocelyn scoffed coldly and quickly

moment she turned, her eyes

and Ursula went off

the need to clear her head, to shake off the emotional clutter.

a trip with him?” Ursula, having settled into her seat on the plane. launched into gossip

up,

her neck. “Still wearing the necklace,

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

necklace’s backstory, wearing it on the trip

as Willow and Melvin didn’t

said,

not to burst her bubble, tucked herself under the blanket and sincerely said, “That’s great. This trip is perfect for a potential fling. I’m up for some romance myself

at the

a pink V-neck sleeveless top with loose straight-leg jeans, her hair cascading down her shoulders, looking

stunning.

grabbed a sun hat, put on her sunglasses and a pair of

“You look amazing. Never seen you dress like this

as a teacher at work, Jocelyn shot

wearing 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 dress the part.” Ursula was a bundle of fun,

blast

bite in a restaurant, they strolled around nearby.

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

crew taking pictures.

her instantly.

It was Willow.

Ursula recognized

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

she’s working. When did she get here? Talk about crazy luck,” Ursula whispered, sneaking a photo with

moment, Jocelyn’s mood soured.

was not to run into Willow for the rest

clearly, fate wasn’t on

on the beach, Willow approached with a