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.

Melvin took

stirred up her

all, this was the man she still loved, and her feelings were not

uneven, until

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

settled

feigning indifference. “You flattered yourself. Your affairs

front of him, Jocelyn scoffed coldly and quickly turned

turned, her eyes welled up.

off on a trip.

need to clear her head, to shake

don’t you have a boyfriend? Why not go on a trip with him?” Ursula, having settled into her seat on the plane. launched

up, Jocelyn revealed.

at her neck. “Still wearing the necklace,

hadn’t planned to wear it, but it felt like some force compelled

knew the necklace’s backstory, wearing it on the trip wouldn’t hurt.

Melvin didn’t see it, it was

means I’m totally over it.” she said, though her voice betrayed her insecurity.

tucked herself under the blanket and sincerely said, “That’s great. This trip is perfect for a potential fling. I’m up

plane glided smoothly, Jocelyn gazed at the receding

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

stunning.

on her sunglasses and a

“You look amazing. Never seen

a teacher at work, Jocelyn shot

hair in a bun, oversized sunglasses adding to her allure, I’m here for a romantic adventure, so gotta dress the part.” Ursula was a bundle of fun, making the trip

blast

bite in a restaurant, they strolled

doesn’t that lady look familiar? Ursula took off her glasses, looking at a woman posing among palm

crew taking pictures.

her

It was Willow.

recognized

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

crazy

Jocelyn’s

for was not to run into Willow for the rest of

fate wasn’t on her side.

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