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

stirred up her

man she still loved, and her feelings

heartbeat raced, her breaths uneven, until he

broken up, stop snooping around my business,

when Jocelyn’s heart settled down for good.

her fists, feigning indifference. “You flattered yourself. Your affairs mean nothing

crumble in front of him, Jocelyn scoffed coldly and

she turned, her eyes

went off on

need to clear her head, to shake

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

up, Jocelyn revealed.

“Still wearing the necklace,

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

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

long as Willow and Melvin didn’t see it,

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

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

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

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.

sunglasses and

eyes shining. “You look amazing. Never

as a teacher at work, Jocelyn shot back, “Haven’t seen you decked out

to her allure, I’m here for a romantic adventure, so gotta

blast

in a restaurant,

took off her glasses, looking at a woman posing among palm trees, with a

crew taking pictures.

recognized her instantly.

It was Willow.

Ursula recognized her

buzzkill when all she wanted was a breather. “Are you going to say hi? Jocelyn kept

crazy luck,” Ursula whispered, sneaking

moment, Jocelyn’s

run into Willow for

wasn’t on

and Ursula lounged on the beach, Willow approached