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 steps towards her.

took stirred

she still loved, and

uneven, until he stood right before

snooping around my business, Melvin finally uttered the cold

Jocelyn’s heart settled down

her fists, feigning indifference. “You flattered yourself. Your affairs

crumble in front of him, Jocelyn scoffed coldly and quickly

her eyes welled

off

her head,

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

up,

her neck. “Still wearing the necklace, huh?”

planned to wear it, but it felt like some force compelled her to put it

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

Melvin didn’t see it, it was all

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

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

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

stunning.

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

“You look amazing. Never seen you

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

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

blast

restaurant, they

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

crew taking pictures.

her instantly.

It was Willow.

Ursula recognized

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

here? Talk about crazy luck,” Ursula whispered,

moment, Jocelyn’s mood soured.

not to run into Willow

clearly, fate wasn’t

on the beach, Willow approached with a crowd.