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.

eyes met, and finally, Melvin took a

step he took stirred up her heart

still loved, and her feelings

her breaths uneven, until

my

settled down

“You flattered yourself. Your

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

her eyes welled

went off on a trip.

clear her head,

you have a boyfriend? Why not go on a trip with him?” Ursula,

broke up, Jocelyn revealed.

glanced at her neck. “Still

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

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

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

means I’m totally over 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

the plane glided smoothly, Jocelyn gazed at the receding

After checking in, Jocelyn changed into a pink V-neck sleeveless top with loose straight-leg jeans, her hair cascading down her shoulders, looking lively and playful,

stunning.

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

whistle in admiration, eyes shining. “You look

up appearances as a teacher at work, Jocelyn shot back, “Haven’t seen you decked out like

her allure, I’m here for a romantic adventure, so gotta dress the

blast

bite in a restaurant, they

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

crew taking pictures.

her

It was Willow.

Ursula recognized

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

did she get here? Talk about crazy luck,” Ursula whispered, sneaking

Jocelyn’s

run into Willow for the rest

wasn’t

lounged on the beach,