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 wanted was to escape.

why she had been invited.

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

at Jocelyn since he entered the

of your teaching,” Zephyr chimed in

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isn’t

humbly responded, “Just stating

to thank Jocelyn. I’ve heard that Preston never even passed a test before,” Zephyr said, turning to

Jocelyn’s heart leaped

Melvin, a

nothing wrong in

raising his glass, “Jocelyn is indeed an extraordinary teacher. She’s a rare combination of brains and beauty” But he wasn’t toasting to Jocelyn. Instead,

tightness in her chest, suspecting a hidden message in his

words as praise, and continued to extol her virtues. Jocelyn was touted as the youngest head teacher whose innovative

was

indifferent, while Zephyr deftly steered the conversation away from

a new school building. But

authering came to a close. Melvin and Yara

local education officials and

cause of education. Rest assured, considering his nephew’s top performance in Jocelyn’s class, he be inclined to do

gaze on Jocelyn was with

the two-hour meeting, like sitting

drive away from

say, but who knows if it will happen,” Principal Fletcher mused, doubtful of the

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

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

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 our sincerity. Just

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