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

step he took stirred

man she still loved, and her feelings were

until he stood right

we’ve broken up, stop snooping around my

heart settled down for

flattered yourself. Your affairs

in front of him, Jocelyn

her eyes welled

off on

felt the need to clear her head, to shake off the emotional clutter.

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

up,

at her neck. “Still wearing the necklace,

she hadn’t planned to wear it, but it felt

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

as Willow and Melvin didn’t

over it.” she said, though her voice betrayed her insecurity.

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

at the receding runway, her

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

stunning.

grabbed a sun hat, put on her sunglasses and a pair

“You look amazing. Never seen you

teacher at work, Jocelyn shot back, “Haven’t

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

blast

a restaurant, they

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

crew taking pictures.

her instantly.

It was Willow.

Ursula recognized her

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.

she’s working. When did she get here? Talk about crazy luck,” Ursula whispered, sneaking

that moment, Jocelyn’s

for was not to run into Willow for the rest of

clearly, fate wasn’t on her

lounged on