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 that talent show. They were rooting

too.”

soon, and some hotshot director’s got his eye on her for a leading role. The whole nation’s

you know all this?” Jocelyn

to the kids in front of

out

the students in your own

straight

dols, and naturally, the conversation turned to the nation’s newest darling, Wille

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name, the excitement in the room was palpable.

couldn’t care less about anything, perked up.

“I know

you

due back at the beginning of next month. If you guys can top the grade

room erupted in

smile brightened even more.

onto the desk, muttering under his breath,

in the office when she spotted Preston lounging

soon as he

haven’t you gone

lugging his bag and slouching like he couldn’t stand straight, his hair almost

frowned slightly. “Are you planning to head over to my place

if it’s a big deal. You’ve already taken

Jocelyn was speechless.

forgotten he was

nephew came to stay with his uncle, only to find

won’t be any bother,” Preston said

was sprawled out at

from the school to where she lived. Breaking the awkward silence, Jocelyn

unreliable too? Preston

meant no such

you been with him? I’ve never heard him

jab to

Jocelyn felt suffocated.

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

years of physical solace, devoid of love.

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

back at the casually poised man, “The teacher couldn’t