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 a few steps towards

he took stirred up

all, this was the man she still loved, and her feelings

heartbeat raced, her breaths uneven, until he stood

up, stop snooping around my business, Melvin finally uttered the cold

when Jocelyn’s heart settled down

feigning indifference. “You flattered yourself. Your affairs mean

Jocelyn scoffed coldly and quickly turned

she turned, her

went off on a

her head, to shake off the emotional clutter.

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

up, Jocelyn revealed.

her neck. “Still wearing the

necklace. Having seen it in her drawer that morning, she hadn’t planned to wear it, but it

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

long as Willow and Melvin didn’t

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

sincerely said, “That’s great. This trip is perfect for a potential fling. I’m up for some romance

Jocelyn gazed at the receding

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 cascading down

stunning.

and a pair of comfy

“You look amazing. Never seen

work, Jocelyn shot

sunglasses adding to her allure, I’m here for a romantic adventure, so gotta dress the part.” Ursula was a

blast

in a restaurant, they

took off her glasses, looking at a

crew taking pictures.

recognized her instantly.

It was Willow.

recognized her

to, bumping into a buzzkill when all she wanted was a breather. “Are you going to

get here? Talk about crazy luck,” Ursula whispered,

that moment, Jocelyn’s mood

to run into Willow for the rest of the five-day

clearly, fate wasn’t on her

Ursula lounged on the beach, Willow