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.

was thrust into the spotlight, and all she wanted

realized now why she

of his class last semester,” Jocelyn replied in

at Jocelyn since

of your teaching,” Zephyr chimed in

smile, “A teacher simply guides and mentors. The main credit goes to the student’s own willingness and

quite modest, isn’t

“Just

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

Jocelyn’s heart leaped

contact with Melvin, a sense of unease

done nothing wrong in their

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

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

Jocelyn was

Zephyr deftly steered

for Melvin to commit to funding a

authering came to a close. Melvin and Yara left first.

moment, accompanying the local education officials and school leaders, then glanced at Jocelyn. “Actually, Mr.

cause of education. Rest assured, considering his nephew’s top

Jocelyn

his look, feeling tense throughout the two-hour

away from the hotel entrance.

it will happen,” Principal

not ask

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

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

such cultural exchanges going over the head of