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

step he took stirred up her heart

all, this was the man she still loved,

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

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

heart settled down for good.

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

in front of him, Jocelyn scoffed coldly and quickly turned

she turned, her eyes

went off on a trip.

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

a boyfriend? Why not go on a trip with him?”

up, Jocelyn revealed.

glanced at her neck. “Still wearing

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

the necklace’s backstory, wearing it

Melvin didn’t see it, it was all good.

over it.” she said, though

sincerely said, “That’s

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

changed into a pink V-neck sleeveless top

stunning.

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

eyes shining. “You look amazing. Never seen you dress

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

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

blast

restaurant,

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

crew taking pictures.

recognized her

It was Willow.

recognized

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.

crazy luck,” Ursula whispered, sneaking

that moment, Jocelyn’s mood

run into Willow for the rest of the five-day

fate wasn’t on

and Ursula lounged on the