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

step he took stirred up her

this was the man she still loved, and her feelings

heartbeat raced, her breaths uneven, until

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

when Jocelyn’s heart settled down for good.

“You flattered yourself.

of him, Jocelyn scoffed coldly and quickly

her eyes welled up.

and Ursula went off

head, to shake off the emotional clutter.

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

broke up, Jocelyn revealed.

at her neck. “Still wearing the necklace, huh?”

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

the necklace’s backstory, wearing it on the trip wouldn’t

long as Willow and Melvin didn’t see it, it was

she said, though her

tucked herself under the blanket and sincerely said, “That’s great. This trip is perfect

at the receding runway, her mood lifting with the sky.

a hotel car came just for them. After checking in, Jocelyn changed into a pink V-neck sleeveless

stunning.

a sun hat, put on her sunglasses and a pair of comfy white sneakers before heading

eyes shining. “You look amazing. Never seen you dress like this before”

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

wearing 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

blast

restaurant, they strolled

off her glasses, looking

crew taking pictures.

her

It was Willow.

recognized

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

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

moment, Jocelyn’s mood

was not to run into Willow for the

wasn’t on her side.

lounged on the beach,