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

he took stirred up

loved, and her

raced, her breaths uneven, until he stood

around my business, Melvin finally uttered the cold words.

heart settled down for good.

yourself. Your affairs mean nothing to me now”

Jocelyn scoffed coldly and

turned, her

off on a

felt the need to clear her head,

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

broke up, Jocelyn revealed.

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

touched the necklace. Having seen it 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

Willow and Melvin didn’t see it, it

means I’m totally over it.” she said,

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

glided smoothly, Jocelyn gazed at the receding runway, her mood lifting

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

stunning.

put on her sunglasses and a pair of

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

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

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

doesn’t that lady look familiar? Ursula took off her glasses, looking at a

crew taking pictures.

recognized her

It was Willow.

recognized her too.

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

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

moment, Jocelyn’s mood

she hoped for was not to run into

clearly, fate wasn’t on her side.

lounged on the beach, Willow approached with a