Chapter 4

Jocelyn was annoyed with herself for her lack of resolve, and annoyed at him for knowing her too well.

He was so sure she was head over heels for him that he thought she just couldn’t say no to him.-

Not wanting to let him have her wrapped around his finger, she turned her head away and blurted out, “I have al boyfriend.”

Melvin snorted, ‘The real estate quy?”

“That’s his profession. Don’t look down on it ”

“I’ve never looked down on any profession. It’s him as a person that I don’t respect..”

Melvin pulled out his phone and played an audio clip.

“Mr. Martinez, if you hand over those properties and let me dealing with them, I’ll break up with Jocelyn.”

“But you’re supposed to be getting married, right?”

That was arranged by our parents; I had no choice.”

You don’t like her?

“I’m still young, so I’ve got to prioritize my career. Plus, weddings cost a fortune, right? Besides, I can tell you two are a better fit, so consider this an early blessing.

Melvin put down the phone, “Boyfriend? He sure doesn’t treat you like one.”

Jocelyn was steaming inside but had nowhere to vent. She couldn’t blame Declan for making that choice; if she saw him getting cozy with another girl, she’d opt for a breakup too.

Grown-ups know how to take advantage of the relationships they can.

And Declan using the breakup to negotiate with Melvin was just him betting that Melvin was still into her.

“Your marriage dreams just crashed and burned before they even took off.” Melvin wrapped his arms around her waist and nibbled on her earlobe, “Isn’t it better to just live in the moment?”

His breathing got heavy, his hand wandering under her clothes, lips finding her collarbone.

Jocelyn’s mind was crystal clear, she tilted her neck back, “I’m not playing this game with you anymore.

The kisses on her chest paused.

Melvin looked up, her eyes were like a stagnant pool, devoid of any desire.

you serious? Melvin’s voice was raspy

at her clothes that he had tugged open, saying flatly.

want to completely

firm as her heart shattering

that he just wasn’t tired of her yet.

relationship was nothing more than

stormed out, slamming the door with a

for a clean break, otherwise, she’d be stuck on him for

two morning classes and returning to the office, the teacher let slip

schoolers are in their rebellious phase, and Jocelynis class was

Chapter

was handed this challenge, and it had brought her

because she was such a tearjerker, or because she was so genuine and could crack jokes and get personal with each student, becoming friends with them, that these kids started treating her like a sister, willing

listen to her.

another one shoved into her class, it looked like she was in for another round

of water, the principal’s call came

up, the teacher warned her, “I heard the student is from a well-off family but a handful. His uncle dealt with the paperwork, and he

frowned and made her way to the principal’s office, knocking on

“Come in.”

stepped in, “Principal, you wanted to see me?”

The principal said cheerfully, his face radiating

gesture and saw Melvin sitting there, arrogant

was unexpected, but she kept her

half a month ago.

a bit like him sat next to him, with the same defiant look in

said, “Preston has been studying

was already here, and this was just a

more to do with Melvin,

was

in the country, so if there’s anything concerning him, you can contact me directly.” Melvin’s tone was cold, as if they were strangers.

a stranger too,

then.

about to feign ignorance when she heard Melvin say, “Jocelyn shouldn’t have

gaze was aggressive and carried ill

principal looked at Jocelyn in confusion.

also gave Jocelyn a couple

former was curious about

would be given to

out of the principal’s office, her mood sour..

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