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.

took a few

took stirred up her heart

all, this was the man she still loved, and her feelings were not yet

uneven, until he stood

stop snooping around my business, Melvin finally

heart settled down for

fists, feigning indifference. “You flattered yourself. Your

him, Jocelyn scoffed coldly and quickly

turned, her

off on a

need to clear her head, to shake off the

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

broke up, Jocelyn

glanced at her neck. “Still

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

the necklace’s backstory,

didn’t see it, it

totally over it.” she said, though her voice betrayed her

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

glided smoothly, Jocelyn gazed at the receding runway, her

in the city, 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 shoulders, looking lively and playful,

stunning.

put on her sunglasses and a pair of comfy white sneakers before

help but whistle in admiration, eyes shining. “You

as a teacher at work, Jocelyn shot back, “Haven’t

chestnut hair in a bun, oversized sunglasses adding to her allure, I’m here for a romantic adventure, so gotta dress the part.” Ursula

blast

bite in a restaurant, they strolled around nearby.

lady look familiar? Ursula took off her glasses, looking

crew taking pictures.

her instantly.

It was Willow.

recognized her too.

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

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

Jocelyn’s mood

was not to run into Willow for

fate wasn’t on

and Ursula lounged on the beach, Willow approached with