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

took stirred up her

the man she still loved, and

heartbeat raced, her breaths uneven, until he

broken up, stop snooping around my business, Melvin finally uttered

Jocelyn’s heart settled

flattered yourself. Your affairs mean nothing to me now”

front of him, Jocelyn scoffed coldly and quickly turned to

she turned, her eyes

went off on

clear her head, to shake

don’t you have a boyfriend? Why not go on a trip with him?” Ursula, having

up,

neck. “Still wearing the necklace, huh?”

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

backstory,

didn’t see it, it

over it.” she said, though

bubble, tucked herself 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 the

sleeveless

stunning.

sun hat, put on her sunglasses and a pair of

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

a teacher at work, Jocelyn shot back, “Haven’t seen you decked out like this either.”

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

blast

restaurant, they strolled around nearby.

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

crew taking pictures.

her instantly.

It was Willow.

Ursula recognized her

up, wondering what the universe was up to, bumping into a buzzkill when all she wanted was a breather. “Are you going to say hi? Jocelyn kept her feelings about Willow off her face.

here? Talk about crazy luck,” Ursula

Jocelyn’s

not to run into Willow for the rest

clearly, fate wasn’t on her

on the