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 steps towards

took stirred up her heart

still loved, and her feelings were not yet

her breaths uneven, until he

my

when Jocelyn’s heart settled

fists, feigning indifference. “You flattered yourself. Your affairs mean

Jocelyn scoffed coldly and quickly turned to

she turned, her eyes welled up.

and Ursula went off on a

to clear her head, to shake off

trip with him?” Ursula, having settled into her seat on

up, Jocelyn

neck. “Still wearing the necklace, huh?”

touched the necklace. Having seen it in her drawer that morning, she hadn’t planned to wear it, but it felt like some force

anyone knew the necklace’s backstory, wearing it on the trip

Melvin didn’t see it,

totally over it.” she said, though her voice

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

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

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,

stunning.

her sunglasses and

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

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

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 the trip

blast

a restaurant, they strolled

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

crew taking pictures.

her

It was Willow.

recognized

up, 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

here? Talk about crazy luck,”

moment, Jocelyn’s mood soured.

for was not to run into Willow for the rest

clearly, fate wasn’t

afternoon, as Jocelyn and Ursula lounged on the