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 few steps towards her.

stirred up her heart

man she still loved,

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

stop snooping around my business, Melvin

settled down for

flattered yourself. Your affairs mean

Jocelyn scoffed coldly and quickly

her

off on a

felt the need to clear her head, to shake

Why not go on a trip with him?” Ursula, having settled into her seat on the plane. launched into

up, Jocelyn

“Still wearing the necklace, huh?”

the necklace. Having seen it in her drawer that morning, she hadn’t planned to wear it,

necklace’s backstory, wearing it on

and Melvin didn’t see it, it was all

she said, though

burst her bubble, tucked herself under the blanket and sincerely said, “That’s great. This trip is perfect for a potential

gazed at the receding runway,

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

stunning.

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

shining. “You look amazing. Never seen you dress like

teacher at work, Jocelyn shot back, “Haven’t seen

in a bun, oversized sunglasses adding to her allure, I’m here for a

blast

bite in a restaurant, they

glasses, looking at a

crew taking pictures.

her

It was Willow.

recognized

all she wanted was a

get here? Talk about crazy luck,” Ursula whispered, sneaking a photo with her phone.

that moment, Jocelyn’s mood soured.

for was not to run into Willow for the rest of the

clearly, fate wasn’t on

afternoon, as Jocelyn and Ursula lounged on the beach,