The Unwilling CEO’s Love Game

Chapter 29

At that, Daisy sensed the conversation wasn’t going her way. Jocelyn, let me tell you, don’t you go looking for excuses. If a girl hits thirty without being married, she really becomes the talk of the town Look around, all your childhood friends. are either married or having kids, and here you are, not even a boyfriend in sight”

Jocelyn knew arguing was futile. She took out her phone, flashed a grin at Daisy, Tm gonna take a call. You carry on.”

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Things were getting busler as finals approach

Everyone was grinding away, teachers and students alike. Teachers were gunning for their classes to top the school while the students just wanted to ace the finals and kick back for the break.

Jocelyn, as the homeroom teacher, had her plate full.

“Did you and my uncle break up?” Preston popped the question while handing in late homework, seizing the moment. when the office was empty

Jocelyn had already unfriended Melvin on all social media and deleted his number.

Not sure if he’s done the same, but she hasn’t heard a peep from him.

It’s all water under the bridge now

“Finals are around the corner, so you’d be better off hitting the books. Don’t fall behind later,” Jocelyn said as she accepted his homework Back to class.

Preston rubbed his nose, Psh, no way I’m coming in last.”

Out of curiosity, Jocelyn asked, “So what’s the goal? Rank in the class?”

Top five in the whole grade.”

Jocelyn chuckled at his bravado.

A guy who had always been scraping the bottom suddenly wanted to shoot for top five in the finals?

What a joke, right?

But she didn’t want to burst his bubble of confidence. Who knows, he might just pull a rabbit out of his hat.

After all, even a fishmonger can turn into a big shot.

“Give it your best!” She felt a surge of pride as a teacher seeing her student so pumped.

what, let’s make a bet. If I

asked,

time comes, Preston kept it

eyebrow Alright. As long as it’s nothing illegal or against the rules, I’m in. And if you don’t

it. Even if it’s arson or murder,

desk and smacked him on the forehead, “What

“You can

you won’t even make last but five,”

Jocelyn… can’t you show a little faith in me?” Preston gave her a

the clock, Jocelyn said, “Okay then. Go

believe in me?” he asked, suddenly serious.

Work hard and give it your all! You’re fighting for your

and threw down

shook her head with

Jocelyn packed up and left the school.

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jewelry in a huge,

was over it.

last spoke. Over time, it seemed less and

visit her hometown for a few days, then hit up some domestic tourist spots to totally

traveled solo before, always waiting on

he didn’t go, neither did she..

can be such a drag sometimes.

days, with security and auxiliary police patrolling, on alert

corner was her apartment when three punks stepped out, whistling lewdly. “Hey, been

was shocked at

too brazen, she

playing tough, huh? You must be a teacher there. We’re poor students, so why not teach us a lesson at your place?” one of them said,

suddenly something whooshed past her ear, followed

Preston rushing over,

he hadn’t gone home when she saw the punks running towards Preston.

already scrapping with

called the cops and found a thick stick

at the punks

will you?” Preston yelled even

couldn’t just leave him

drew one punk’s attention, who grabbed the stick and