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

took stirred up her

all, this was the man she still loved, and her feelings were

heartbeat raced, her breaths uneven, until he stood right

snooping around my business, Melvin finally uttered the cold

heart settled

her fists, feigning indifference. “You flattered yourself. Your affairs mean nothing

Jocelyn scoffed coldly and quickly turned

her eyes welled

off on a

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

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

broke up, Jocelyn revealed.

glanced at her neck. “Still

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

anyone knew the necklace’s backstory, wearing it

didn’t

means I’m totally over it.” she said, though

and sincerely said, “That’s great. This trip is perfect for a

Jocelyn gazed at the receding runway,

changed into a pink V-neck sleeveless top with

stunning.

put on her sunglasses and a pair

shining. “You look amazing.

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

allure, I’m here for a romantic adventure, so gotta dress

blast

a bite in a restaurant, they strolled

her glasses, looking at

crew taking pictures.

recognized her instantly.

It was Willow.

Ursula recognized her too.

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

Talk about crazy luck,” Ursula whispered, sneaking

Jocelyn’s mood

run into Willow for

fate wasn’t on her

lounged on the beach, Willow