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

stirred up her heart

was the man she still loved, and her

raced, her breaths uneven, until he stood right before her.

up, stop snooping around my business, Melvin

settled down

yourself. Your affairs mean nothing to

front of him, Jocelyn scoffed coldly and quickly

moment she turned, her

Ursula went off on a

felt the need to clear her head, to shake

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

up, Jocelyn

her neck. “Still wearing the

she hadn’t planned to wear it, but it felt

since barely anyone knew the necklace’s backstory, wearing

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

over 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 is perfect for a potential fling. I’m up for some romance myself

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

a pink V-neck sleeveless top with

stunning.

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

“You

Jocelyn shot

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

blast

restaurant, they strolled around

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

crew taking pictures.

recognized her instantly.

It was Willow.

recognized her too.

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 her face.

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

that moment, Jocelyn’s mood

to run into Willow for

fate wasn’t on

Ursula lounged on the