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.

and finally, Melvin took a few steps

took stirred up

she still loved, and her feelings

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

that we’ve broken up, stop snooping around my business, Melvin finally uttered the

Jocelyn’s heart settled down

feigning indifference. “You flattered yourself. Your affairs mean nothing

crumble in front of him, Jocelyn scoffed

moment she turned, her

Ursula went off

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

broke up, Jocelyn

at her neck. “Still wearing the

drawer that morning, she hadn’t planned to wear it, but it felt like some force compelled her

figured, since barely anyone knew the necklace’s backstory, wearing it on

Willow and Melvin didn’t see it,

she said, though her voice

the blanket and sincerely said, “That’s great. This trip is perfect for a potential fling. I’m up for

gazed at the receding runway, her mood lifting

a pink V-neck sleeveless top with loose straight-leg jeans, her hair cascading down her shoulders, looking lively and playful, her figure both

stunning.

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

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

up appearances as a teacher at work, Jocelyn shot

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

blast

a bite in a restaurant,

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

crew taking pictures.

recognized her instantly.

It was Willow.

recognized her too.

bumping into a buzzkill when all she wanted was a breather. “Are you going to say hi? Jocelyn kept

she get here? Talk about crazy luck,”

moment, Jocelyn’s

run into Willow for the rest

clearly, fate wasn’t

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