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.

finally, Melvin took a few

stirred up

the man she still loved, and

until he

broken up, stop snooping around my business, Melvin finally

when Jocelyn’s heart settled down for

fists, feigning indifference. “You flattered yourself. Your affairs mean nothing to me now”

him, Jocelyn scoffed coldly and quickly turned

moment she turned, her eyes welled up.

off on

felt the need to clear her head,

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

broke up, Jocelyn

at her neck. “Still wearing the necklace,

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

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

didn’t see it, it was all good.

said, though her voice betrayed her

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

at the receding runway, her mood lifting

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

stunning.

grabbed a sun hat, put on her sunglasses and a

eyes shining. “You look

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

strappy yellow and white 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.” Ursula was a bundle of fun,

blast

bite in a restaurant, they strolled around nearby.

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

crew taking pictures.

recognized her

It was Willow.

recognized her too.

what the universe was up to, bumping into a buzzkill when all she wanted was a breather. “Are you going to say hi? Jocelyn

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

moment, Jocelyn’s mood

to run into Willow

wasn’t on her

on the beach, Willow