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

he took stirred up

the man she still loved,

uneven, until

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

settled down

flattered yourself. Your affairs mean

front of him, Jocelyn scoffed coldly and quickly turned to walk away.

she turned, her eyes

off on a trip.

felt the need to clear her head, to shake off the emotional clutter.

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

up,

her neck. “Still

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

necklace’s backstory, wearing it on the

and Melvin didn’t see it, it was all

it.” she said,

sincerely said, “That’s great. This trip is

smoothly, Jocelyn gazed at the receding runway, her mood lifting with the sky.

V-neck sleeveless top with loose straight-leg jeans, her hair cascading down her shoulders,

stunning.

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

couldn’t help but whistle in admiration, eyes shining. “You look amazing. Never seen you

shot back,

her chestnut hair in a bun, oversized sunglasses adding to her allure, I’m here for a romantic adventure, so

blast

in a restaurant, they strolled

took off her glasses, looking at a woman

crew taking pictures.

her

It was Willow.

recognized her too.

looked 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 kept

did she get here? Talk about crazy luck,”

that moment, Jocelyn’s mood

into

fate wasn’t

afternoon, as Jocelyn and Ursula lounged on the beach, Willow approached with a crowd.