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 towards her.

took stirred up

she still loved, and her feelings

until he stood right

up, stop snooping around my business, Melvin finally

settled

clenched her fists, feigning indifference. “You flattered yourself. Your affairs mean

Jocelyn scoffed coldly and quickly turned to

she turned, her eyes welled up.

and Ursula went off on a

felt the need to clear her head, to shake off the

on a trip with him?” Ursula, having settled into her seat on the plane.

up, Jocelyn revealed.

glanced at her neck. “Still wearing the necklace, huh?”

planned to wear it, but it felt like some force compelled her to put it

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

didn’t see it, it was all good.

over it.” she said, though her voice betrayed her

her bubble, tucked herself under the blanket and sincerely said, “That’s great.

at the receding runway, her mood

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

stunning.

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

“You look amazing. Never

Jocelyn shot back, “Haven’t seen you decked

dress, her chestnut hair in a bun, oversized sunglasses adding to her allure, I’m here for a romantic adventure, so gotta dress the part.” Ursula was a bundle of fun, making the trip a

blast

restaurant, they strolled around

Ursula took off her glasses, looking

crew taking pictures.

recognized her instantly.

It was Willow.

Ursula recognized her

universe was up to, bumping into a buzzkill when all she wanted was a breather. “Are you going to say hi?

crazy luck,”

moment, Jocelyn’s mood

not to run into Willow for the rest of the five-day

fate wasn’t

Ursula lounged on the