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 a

took stirred up her

man she still loved, and her feelings were

her breaths uneven, until

stop snooping around my business,

Jocelyn’s heart settled down for

flattered yourself. Your affairs

to crumble in front of him, Jocelyn

moment she turned, her eyes

went off

to clear her head, to shake off the

him?” Ursula, having settled into her

broke up,

her neck. “Still wearing the

planned to wear it, but it felt like some force

anyone knew the necklace’s backstory, wearing it

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

it.” she said, though her voice betrayed her insecurity.

not to burst her bubble, tucked herself under the blanket and sincerely said, “That’s great. This trip

plane glided smoothly, Jocelyn gazed at the receding

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

stunning.

put on her sunglasses and

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

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

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 gotta dress the part.” Ursula was a bundle of fun, making

blast

a bite in a restaurant,

her glasses, looking at a woman posing among palm

crew taking pictures.

her instantly.

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

crazy luck,” Ursula whispered, sneaking a

Jocelyn’s

into Willow for the rest of the five-day

fate wasn’t

as Jocelyn and Ursula lounged on the beach, Willow approached with