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

step he took stirred up her

she still loved, and her feelings were not

heartbeat raced, her breaths uneven, until he stood right

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

Jocelyn’s heart settled

clenched her fists, feigning indifference. “You flattered yourself. Your affairs mean nothing to me

to crumble in front of him, Jocelyn

her eyes

and Ursula went off on a

clear her head,

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

broke up,

glanced at her neck. “Still

necklace. Having seen it in her drawer that morning, she hadn’t planned to wear it, but it felt like some force compelled

anyone knew the necklace’s backstory, wearing it on

as Willow and Melvin didn’t see

over it.” she said, though her

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

gazed at the receding runway, her mood lifting with

pink V-neck sleeveless top

stunning.

her sunglasses and a pair of comfy white sneakers

“You look amazing. Never seen you dress

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

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

a restaurant, they strolled around

look familiar? Ursula took off her glasses, looking at a woman

crew taking pictures.

her

It was Willow.

Ursula recognized

into a buzzkill when all she wanted was a breather. “Are you going to say hi? Jocelyn kept her feelings about Willow off

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

moment, Jocelyn’s mood soured.

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

fate wasn’t on

Jocelyn and Ursula lounged on