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.

met, and finally, Melvin took a few steps towards her.

step he took stirred up her

still loved, and her feelings were

breaths uneven, until he stood right

snooping around my business, Melvin

when Jocelyn’s heart settled down

feigning indifference. “You flattered yourself. Your affairs mean nothing

not to crumble in front of him, Jocelyn scoffed coldly and

turned, her eyes welled up.

and Ursula went off on a trip.

the need to clear her head, to shake off the

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

up, Jocelyn

neck. “Still wearing the

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

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

and Melvin didn’t

totally over it.” she said, though her

blanket and sincerely said, “That’s great.

smoothly, Jocelyn gazed at the receding

in, Jocelyn changed into a pink V-neck sleeveless top with loose straight-leg jeans, her hair cascading down her shoulders, looking lively and playful, her figure both sexy

stunning.

her sunglasses and a pair of comfy

but whistle in admiration, eyes shining. “You look amazing. Never seen

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

polka-dot dress, her chestnut hair in a bun, oversized sunglasses adding to her allure, I’m here for a romantic adventure, so gotta dress the part.”

blast

bite in a restaurant, they strolled around

off her glasses, looking at a woman posing among palm

crew taking pictures.

recognized her

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 off her face.

get here? Talk about crazy luck,” Ursula whispered, sneaking a photo

moment, Jocelyn’s mood

hoped for was not to run into Willow for the

clearly, fate wasn’t on

and Ursula lounged on the beach, Willow approached with