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.

finally, Melvin took

took stirred up her heart

man she still loved, and her feelings were

her breaths uneven, until he stood right before her.

around my business, Melvin finally uttered the cold

when Jocelyn’s heart settled down

feigning indifference. “You flattered yourself.

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

turned, her eyes welled

Ursula went off on a trip.

felt the need to clear her head, to shake off

you have a boyfriend? Why not go on a trip with him?”

up,

“Still

she hadn’t planned to wear it, but it felt like some force compelled her to put it on.

knew the necklace’s backstory, wearing

as Willow and Melvin didn’t see it, it was all good.

it.” she said, though

sincerely said, “That’s great. This

smoothly, Jocelyn gazed at the receding

city, a hotel car came just for them. After checking in, Jocelyn changed into a pink V-neck sleeveless top with loose straight-leg jeans, her hair

stunning.

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

eyes shining. “You

a teacher at work, Jocelyn shot back,

hair in a bun, oversized sunglasses adding to her allure, I’m

blast

bite in a restaurant, they

her glasses, looking at a

crew taking pictures.

her instantly.

It was Willow.

Ursula recognized

looked up, wondering 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

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

moment, Jocelyn’s mood

to run into

clearly, fate wasn’t

Jocelyn and Ursula lounged on the beach, Willow approached with a