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

stirred

man she still loved, and her feelings were

until he stood right before her.

up, stop snooping around my business, Melvin finally

when Jocelyn’s heart settled down

indifference. “You flattered yourself.

of him, Jocelyn scoffed coldly

she turned, her eyes

went off on a trip.

head, to shake off the

you have a boyfriend? Why not go on a trip with him?” Ursula, having settled

up, Jocelyn revealed.

her neck. “Still

planned to

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

didn’t see it,

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

herself under the blanket and sincerely said, “That’s

the receding runway, her mood lifting with the sky.

Jocelyn changed into a pink V-neck sleeveless top with loose straight-leg jeans, her hair cascading down

stunning.

on her sunglasses and a pair of comfy white sneakers

eyes shining. “You look amazing. Never seen

shot back,

hair in a bun, oversized sunglasses adding to her allure,

blast

restaurant, they strolled around nearby.

look familiar? Ursula took off her glasses, looking at a woman posing among palm trees, with a

crew taking pictures.

recognized her

It was Willow.

recognized

up to, bumping into a buzzkill when all she wanted was a breather. “Are you going to say hi? Jocelyn kept

When did she get here? Talk about crazy luck,” Ursula

that moment, Jocelyn’s mood soured.

run into Willow for the

clearly, fate wasn’t on

Ursula lounged on the beach, Willow approached with