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

was the man she still loved,

until he stood right before

we’ve broken up, stop snooping around my business, Melvin finally uttered the

heart settled

yourself. Your affairs

front of him, Jocelyn scoffed

turned, her eyes welled up.

and Ursula went off on

to clear her head, to

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

broke up, Jocelyn revealed.

neck. “Still wearing the necklace, huh?”

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

since barely anyone knew the necklace’s backstory, wearing it on the trip wouldn’t hurt.

Melvin didn’t see it, it was all

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

“That’s

gazed at the receding runway, her mood lifting

the city, a hotel car came just for them. After checking in, Jocelyn changed into a pink V-neck sleeveless

stunning.

sunglasses and a pair of comfy white sneakers

couldn’t help but whistle in admiration, eyes shining. “You look amazing. Never seen you dress like this

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

wearing a strappy yellow and white 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.”

blast

restaurant,

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

crew taking pictures.

recognized her instantly.

It was Willow.

recognized her too.

what 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 off her

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

that moment, Jocelyn’s mood

into Willow for the rest of the five-day trip.

wasn’t

as Jocelyn and Ursula lounged on the