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 few steps

stirred up

the man she still loved, and her

breaths uneven, until he stood

up, stop snooping around my business, Melvin

settled down for good.

fists, feigning indifference. “You flattered yourself. Your affairs mean nothing to me

Jocelyn scoffed coldly and quickly turned to walk

turned, her

went off on

her head, to shake

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

broke up,

neck. “Still wearing the necklace, huh?”

to

the necklace’s backstory, wearing it on the trip wouldn’t hurt.

Willow and Melvin didn’t

I’m totally over it.” she said, though her voice betrayed

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

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

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

stunning.

on her sunglasses and a pair of comfy white sneakers before

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

shot back, “Haven’t seen you

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

blast

a restaurant, they strolled

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

crew taking pictures.

her

It was Willow.

recognized

when all she wanted was a breather. “Are you going to say

she’s working. When did she get here? Talk about crazy luck,”

moment, Jocelyn’s

to run into

wasn’t on

Ursula lounged on the beach, Willow approached with a crowd.