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.

Melvin took a few

took stirred up her

all, this was the man she still loved, and her feelings

raced, her breaths uneven, until he stood

we’ve broken up, stop snooping around my business, Melvin

when Jocelyn’s heart settled

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

crumble in front of him, Jocelyn scoffed coldly and

moment she turned, her eyes welled

Ursula went off on

head, to shake off

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

up, Jocelyn revealed.

neck. “Still

seen it in her drawer that morning, she hadn’t planned to wear it, but it

knew the necklace’s backstory, wearing it on

Willow and Melvin didn’t see it,

it.” she said, though her voice betrayed

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

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

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

stunning.

hat, put on her sunglasses and a pair of comfy

in admiration, eyes shining. “You look amazing. Never

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

oversized sunglasses adding to her allure, I’m here for a romantic adventure, so gotta

blast

a bite in a restaurant,

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

crew taking pictures.

her

It was Willow.

recognized

she wanted was a breather. “Are

get here? Talk about crazy luck,” Ursula whispered, sneaking a photo with

Jocelyn’s mood

she hoped for was not to run into Willow for the rest of the

wasn’t

and Ursula lounged on the beach, Willow approached with a