The Unwilling CEO’s Love Game

Chapter 8

Monday.

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First thing in the morning. Jocelyn pounced on Preston at the classroom door, demanding his written reflection.

Truth be told, she felt awkward around Preston.

With Melvin crashing at her place these past few days, he hadn’t lifted a finger to look after his nephew.

Melvin’s justification was, “The kid’s big enough to fend for himself. He won’t starve

What would Preston’s folks think if they knew they’d entrusted their son to such an unreliable dude? Would they be kicking themselves?

Preston fished a piece of paper from his backpack and handed it to her, all casual like, and quipped, “When’s my uncle heading home?”

Jocelyn felt a lump in her throat her gaze fluttered in confusion.

Trying to appear calm, she fiddled with the textbooks in her hands. “Why don’t you call him and ask?”

“Hmph, if I could get that out of him, would I be asking you? Preston gave her a sidelong glance, his backpack twisted in his grip. Didn’t you say you had a boyfriend? Are you playing the field now, or is this some secret love affair?

Jocelyn almost choked.

Raising an eyebrow, Preston teased, “You’re not planning to become my auntie, are you?”

Turning her head and covering her mouth, Jocelyn took a deep breath, trying to regain her composure.

Forget about it. Dream on, but don’t get your hopes up, he said before strutting into the classroom.

Jocelyn felt a chill run down her spine.

Maybe before, Melvin’s reluctance to tie the knot was just a passing thought. But now, Preston’s words seemed to confirm that Melvin wasn’t just temporarily against marriage; he’d planted this idea long ago and was dead set on it. unlikely to change his mind.

Back in the office, Jocelyn saw several students from the class next door standing with their heads down in front of their teacher, Freya’s desk

“What’s up with them? Jocelyn asked casually.

Freya glanced at the students. “Caught them using their phones during class

Jocelyn chuckled. “What’s so fascinating that even your class monitor risked getting caught by you to sneak a peek?”

Freya passed her phone to Jocelyn “Some starlet who hit the big time the moment she debuted.”

the screen. “My folks were glued to the

too.”

foreign talent show, debuting with the whole innocent scholar image. Heard she’s coming back home soon, and some hotshot director’s got his

you know all

of her “They spilled the beans just now”

out a laugh.

Keep an eye on the students

class in the afternoon, Jocelyn didn’t dive straight into teaching instead,

the conversation turned to the nation’s newest darling, Wille

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her name, the excitement in

care less about anything, perked

“I know

you

her, and why not? She’s hardworking and a brainy beauty. I’m a fan too,” Jocelyn said. “I’ve checked, and she’s due back at the beginning of next month. If you guys can top the grade in the upcoming monthly exams, I’ll see if I can organize a trip for those who want to go welcome her at the airport. How’s that?”

erupted in

brightened even

Preston rolled his eyes and slumped onto the desk, muttering under his breath, “Dumb”

up in the office when she spotted Preston lounging on the flowerbed steps

as soon as he saw her.

gone home yet, Preston?”

like he couldn’t stand straight, his hair almost covering his eyes, complained, “I’m sick

to head over to my

deal. You’ve already taken in my uncle; what’s

Jocelyn was speechless.

forgotten he was Melvin’s nephew.

nephew came to stay with his uncle, only to find the uncle was not

leave after I eat and won’t be any bother,”

Melvin was sprawled

where she lived. Breaking the awkward silence, Jocelyn asked, “How come your parents are

my uncle’s unreliable

she meant no

you been with him? I’ve

jab to

Jocelyn felt suffocated.

doors with Melvin, their relationship, intimate as it got, was still one that couldn’t see the

years of physical solace, devoid of

lounging in the living room on his laptop. His brows knitted when he saw

place, then back at the casually poised man, “The teacher couldn’t bear to watch a student go home all alone, so she