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.

met, and finally, Melvin took a few

step he took stirred

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

until

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

when Jocelyn’s heart settled

flattered yourself. Your affairs

Jocelyn scoffed

turned, her eyes welled

went off

head, to shake off the emotional clutter.

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

broke up,

her neck. “Still wearing the necklace,

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

knew the necklace’s backstory, wearing

Melvin didn’t see

over it.” she said, though

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

smoothly, Jocelyn gazed at the receding runway, her mood lifting

in, Jocelyn changed into a pink V-neck sleeveless top with

stunning.

her sunglasses and a pair

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

at work, Jocelyn shot back, “Haven’t seen you decked out like

oversized sunglasses adding to her allure, I’m here for a romantic adventure, so gotta dress the part.” Ursula was a bundle of fun, making

blast

a restaurant, they strolled

off her glasses, looking at

crew taking pictures.

her instantly.

It was Willow.

recognized her too.

buzzkill when all she wanted was a breather. “Are you going to say

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

moment, Jocelyn’s

run into Willow

fate wasn’t

lounged on