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

stirred up

the man she still loved, and

heartbeat raced, her breaths uneven, until he stood right before

around my

heart settled down

fists, feigning indifference. “You flattered yourself. Your affairs

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

her eyes

Ursula went off on a

the need to clear her head, to

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

up,

her neck. “Still wearing the necklace, huh?”

to wear it, but it felt like some force compelled her to put it

the necklace’s backstory, wearing it on the trip

long as Willow and Melvin didn’t see it, it was all

it.” she said, though her voice betrayed her insecurity.

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

the receding runway, her mood

a hotel car 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

stunning.

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

shining. “You

Jocelyn shot back, “Haven’t seen you decked out like this

allure, I’m here for a romantic adventure, so gotta dress the part.” Ursula was a

blast

bite in a restaurant,

Ursula took off her glasses, looking at a woman posing

crew taking pictures.

recognized her

It was Willow.

recognized her

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

Talk about crazy

that moment, Jocelyn’s mood soured.

for was not to run into Willow for the rest of the five-day

clearly, fate wasn’t on

afternoon, as Jocelyn and Ursula lounged on the