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

he took stirred up her

she still loved,

until he

snooping around my business, Melvin finally uttered

settled down

clenched her fists, feigning indifference. “You flattered yourself. Your affairs mean nothing to me now”

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

her eyes

and Ursula went off on a

head, to shake off the emotional clutter.

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

up,

glanced at her neck. “Still wearing the necklace,

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

anyone knew the necklace’s backstory, wearing it

Willow and Melvin didn’t see it, it was

said, though her voice betrayed her

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

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

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

stunning.

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

help but whistle in admiration, eyes shining. “You look

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

oversized sunglasses adding to her allure,

blast

in a restaurant, they strolled

glasses, looking at a woman posing

crew taking pictures.

recognized her

It was Willow.

recognized

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

she’s working. When did she get here? Talk about crazy luck,” Ursula whispered, sneaking

Jocelyn’s mood

for was not to run into Willow for the

wasn’t on

Ursula lounged on the beach, Willow approached