The Unwilling CEO’s Love Game

Chapter 85

Principal Fletcher had sent Jocelyn the address and the time, instructing her to show up punctually for the meeting.

After a full day’s rest at home, Jocelyn was rejuvenated and made her way to the rendezvous.

Upon arrival, she did see several school officials and teachers there

The private dining room of the upscale hotel was a stark contrast to what she had imagined, which was bright and cheerful.

Jocelyn and her colleagues were all present, but the guest of honor was conspicuously absent.

Even after a ten-minute wait, no one dared to voice a complaint.

Finally, the doors swung open. The quest finally arrived.

His stature was imposing, his presence commanding he could put international male models to shame. Clad in a sharp black suit, he exuded an air of aloofness and solitude.

Accompanying him were Zephyr, who wore a vibrant purple shirt that suggested a more approachable demeanor, and his assistant, Yara, whose presence mirrored his own

All seated occupants stood as he entered, welcoming him with smiles and ushering him to the head seat of the table.

Jocelyn hadn’t expected Melvin to be the one they were waiting for. A month had passed since they last saw each other, and now they were practically strangers

To be precise, to Melvin, she was a stranger.

And she felt an urge to flee.

The leaders were lavishing Melvin with compliments, engaging in topics that seemed to be the exclusive domain of men, with other teachers chiming in occasionally.

Jocelyn, however, remained silent.

“Say, Jocelyn, one of your students is Mr. Martinez’s nephew. I remember you met Mr. Martinez when he came for his nephew’s enrolment, Principal Fletcher suddenly turned to her.

and all

she had been invited.

of his class last semester,” Jocelyn replied in a formal

glanced at Jocelyn since

the quality of your teaching,” Zephyr chimed in

and mentors. The main credit goes to the student’s own willingness and eagerness to leam.”

quite modest, isn’t she?” Zephyr

humbly responded, “Just

heard that Preston never even passed a test before,” Zephyr said, turning

Jocelyn’s heart leaped

feared making eye contact with Melvin, a

done nothing wrong in their

Jocelyn, raising his glass, “Jocelyn is indeed an extraordinary teacher. She’s a rare

her chest, suspecting a hidden message in his words She

past between Jocelyn and Melvin, interpreted his words as praise, and continued to extol her virtues. Jocelyn was touted as the youngest head teacher whose innovative teaching methods were popular with students and whose class consistently ranked at the top of the school.

was

while Zephyr deftly steered the

to commit to funding a new school building. But he hadn’t mentioned a word

to a close. Melvin and Yara left first.

local education officials and school leaders, then glanced

assured, considering his nephew’s top performance in

on Jocelyn was with implication.

tense throughout the two-hour meeting, like

car drive away from

if it

at Jocelyn, then pulled Principal Fletcher aside, “Why not

catching on to the implication, and shook his head firmly, “Our teachers are professional and decent.

natural rapport between teachers and students’ family. If we want someone to sponsor, we must show our sincerity. Just explain the importance of this matter to Jocelyn, and she’ll know what to

cultural exchanges going over the head of