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.”

folks were glued to the TV for

too.”

hotshot director’s got his eye on her for a leading role. The whole nation’s buzzing, counting down the minutes till her plane lands so they can

all this?” Jocelyn was

the kids in front of her “They spilled the

out a laugh.

Keep an eye on the students in your

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

the conversation turned to the

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name, the excitement in the

Preston, who usually couldn’t care less about anything, perked up.

“I know

you

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

room erupted in cheers

smile brightened even more.

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

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

soon as he saw

you gone home yet, Preston?”

hair almost covering his eyes, complained, “I’m sick of takeout. Can

head over to

already taken in

Jocelyn was speechless.

almost forgotten he

nephew came to stay with his uncle, only to

won’t be any bother,”

given that Melvin was sprawled out

she lived. Breaking the awkward silence, Jocelyn asked, “How

think my uncle’s unreliable too? Preston countered.

swore she meant no such

dug in again, “How long have you been with him? I’ve never heard him mention having a

jab

Jocelyn felt suffocated.

as it got, was still one that couldn’t see the light

of physical solace, devoid

his laptop. His brows knitted when he saw Jocelyn followed by

teacher couldn’t bear to watch a student go home all