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.

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

took stirred up

she still loved, and her feelings were

uneven, until

my business,

settled down for

indifference. “You flattered yourself.

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

turned, her eyes

Ursula went off on a trip.

need to clear her head,

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

up,

her neck. “Still wearing the necklace,

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

backstory, wearing it

didn’t see it, it was all

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

her bubble, tucked herself under the blanket and sincerely said, “That’s great.

plane glided smoothly, Jocelyn gazed at the receding runway, her mood lifting with the sky.

V-neck sleeveless top with loose straight-leg jeans, her hair cascading down her shoulders, looking lively and playful,

stunning.

hat, put on her sunglasses and a pair of comfy white sneakers before heading

eyes shining. “You look amazing. Never seen you dress

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

in a bun, oversized sunglasses adding to her allure, I’m here for a romantic adventure, so

blast

a bite in a restaurant, they strolled around nearby.

her glasses, looking at a woman posing among palm

crew taking pictures.

recognized her instantly.

It was Willow.

recognized her

she wanted was

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

moment, Jocelyn’s

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

fate wasn’t

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