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 wanted

why she

Preston has shown remarkable improvement and ranked at the top of his

since he entered the

the quality of your teaching,”

smile, “A teacher simply guides and mentors. The main credit goes to the

is quite modest, isn’t she?” Zephyr

responded, “Just stating

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

Jocelyn’s heart leaped

a sense of unease washing over

she had done nothing wrong in

finally looked directly at Jocelyn, raising his glass, “Jocelyn is indeed an extraordinary teacher. She’s a rare combination of brains

felt a tightness in her chest, suspecting a hidden message in his words She lowered her gaze,

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

short, Jocelyn was an

seemed indifferent, while Zephyr deftly steered the conversation

funding a new school building. But he hadn’t mentioned a word about it.

came to a close. Melvin and

accompanying the local education officials and school leaders,

considering his nephew’s top performance in

Jocelyn was

two-hour meeting, like sitting on pins and

drive away from the hotel

it will happen,”

then pulled Principal Fletcher aside, “Why not ask Miss Jocelyn to have a heart-to-heart

the implication, and shook his head firmly, “Our teachers are professional

nephew, and she’s played a considerable role in his academic improvement. There is a natural rapport between teachers and students’ family. If we want someone to sponsor, we must show

cultural exchanges

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