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

took stirred up her

she still loved, and her feelings were

until he stood right before her.

stop snooping around my business, Melvin

Jocelyn’s heart settled down

flattered yourself. Your affairs mean nothing to me now”

crumble in front of him, Jocelyn scoffed coldly and quickly

turned, her eyes

went off

the need to clear her head, to shake off the emotional

Why not go on a trip with him?” Ursula, having settled into

up,

her neck. “Still wearing the necklace,

she hadn’t planned to wear

since barely anyone knew the necklace’s backstory, wearing it on the trip wouldn’t hurt.

as Willow and Melvin didn’t see it,

totally over it.” she said, though her

said, “That’s great.

gazed at the receding runway, her

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

stunning.

grabbed a sun hat, put on her sunglasses and a pair of comfy white sneakers before heading out.

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

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

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

blast

in a restaurant, they strolled around

doesn’t that lady look familiar? Ursula took off her glasses, looking at a woman posing among palm

crew taking pictures.

recognized her

It was Willow.

recognized her

bumping into a buzzkill when all she wanted was a

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

moment, Jocelyn’s

to run into Willow

fate wasn’t on

on the beach, Willow approached with a crowd.