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.

stirred

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

her breaths uneven, until he stood

around my business, Melvin finally uttered the cold

when Jocelyn’s heart settled down for good.

clenched her fists, feigning indifference. “You flattered yourself. Your affairs mean

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

turned, her eyes welled

off on

head, to

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

up,

glanced at her neck. “Still wearing

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

since barely anyone knew the necklace’s backstory, wearing

as Willow and Melvin didn’t see it, it

over it.” she said,

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

the receding runway, her mood lifting with

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 cascading down her shoulders, looking lively

stunning.

on her sunglasses and a

admiration, eyes shining. “You look amazing. Never seen you dress like this

as a teacher at work, Jocelyn shot back, “Haven’t seen you decked out like this either.”

sunglasses adding to her allure, I’m here for a

blast

a bite in a restaurant,

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

crew taking pictures.

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

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

Jocelyn’s mood

was not to run into Willow for the rest of the five-day trip.

wasn’t on

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