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.

into the spotlight, and all she wanted was to

why she had

top of his class

hadn’t glanced at Jocelyn since he entered the

it speaks volumes about the quality of your teaching,” Zephyr chimed in with

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

is quite modest, isn’t

“Just stating the truth”

to thank Jocelyn. I’ve heard that Preston never even

Jocelyn’s heart leaped

making eye contact with Melvin, a

she had done nothing wrong in

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

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

continued to extol her virtues. Jocelyn was touted as the youngest head teacher whose innovative teaching methods were

short, Jocelyn was an exemplary teacher.

deftly steered the conversation away

to funding a new school building. But

authering came to a close.

lingered a moment, accompanying the local education officials and school leaders, then glanced

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

Jocelyn was with implication.

the two-hour meeting, like sitting on pins and

watched Melvin’s car drive away from the hotel

say, but who knows if it will happen,” Principal

Fletcher aside, “Why not ask Miss

the official, suddenly catching on to the implication, and shook his head firmly, “Our teachers are

Mr. Martinez’s 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 our sincerity. Just explain the importance of this matter to Jocelyn, and she’ll know what

of such cultural exchanges

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