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

he took stirred up her heart

still loved, and her feelings were not

raced, her breaths uneven, until he stood right

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

Jocelyn’s heart settled down for

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

him, Jocelyn scoffed coldly and quickly

her

and Ursula went off on a trip.

clear her head, to

with him?” Ursula, having settled into her seat on the

broke up, Jocelyn revealed.

“Still wearing the

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

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

as Willow and Melvin didn’t

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

blanket and sincerely said, “That’s great. This

at the

a pink V-neck sleeveless top with loose straight-leg jeans,

stunning.

a sun hat, put on her sunglasses and

whistle in admiration, eyes shining. “You look

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

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

blast

a restaurant, they strolled around

familiar? Ursula took off her glasses,

crew taking pictures.

her

It was Willow.

Ursula recognized her

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

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

moment, Jocelyn’s mood

not to run into Willow for the rest of the five-day

wasn’t on her side.

and Ursula lounged on the beach, Willow approached with a