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.

thrust into the spotlight, and all she wanted was

realized now why she had been

improvement and ranked at the top of his class last semester,”

Jocelyn since

of your teaching,” Zephyr chimed in with a

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

modest, isn’t she?” Zephyr

“Just stating the truth”

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

Jocelyn’s heart leaped

feared making eye contact with Melvin, a sense of unease washing over her.

she had done nothing

at Jocelyn, 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,

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

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

was

deftly steered the conversation away

for Melvin to commit to funding a new school building. But he hadn’t

close. Melvin and

local education officials and school leaders, then glanced at Jocelyn. “Actually,

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

gaze on Jocelyn was

look, feeling tense throughout the two-hour meeting, like sitting on

away from the hotel entrance.

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

official glanced at Jocelyn, then pulled Principal Fletcher aside, “Why not ask Miss Jocelyn to have

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

is the head teacher of 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

complexities of such cultural exchanges going over the