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.

took

step he took stirred

the man she still loved, and

breaths uneven, until

my business,

heart settled down

feigning indifference. “You flattered yourself. Your affairs

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

turned, her eyes

and Ursula went off

her head, to shake off the emotional

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

up, Jocelyn

glanced at her neck. “Still

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

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

as Willow and Melvin didn’t see it, it

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

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

the receding runway, her mood

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

stunning.

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

admiration, eyes shining. “You look amazing. Never seen you dress like this before”

at work, Jocelyn shot back, “Haven’t seen you decked out like this

polka-dot 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

blast

restaurant, they strolled

glasses, looking at a woman posing among palm trees, with

crew taking pictures.

recognized her

It was Willow.

recognized her too.

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

she get here? Talk about crazy luck,” Ursula whispered, sneaking a photo with

moment, Jocelyn’s mood soured.

hoped for was not to run into Willow for the rest of the five-day trip.

wasn’t on her

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