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

realized now why she had

of his class last

Jocelyn since

your teaching,” Zephyr chimed in with a

The main credit goes to the

is quite modest, isn’t she?” Zephyr teased.

responded, “Just stating the

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

Jocelyn’s heart leaped

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

had done nothing wrong

extraordinary teacher. She’s a rare combination of brains and beauty” But he wasn’t toasting to Jocelyn.

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

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

Jocelyn was an

Zephyr deftly steered the conversation

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

to a close. Melvin and Yara left first.

the local education officials and

assured, considering his nephew’s top

gaze on Jocelyn was with implication.

his look, feeling tense throughout the two-hour meeting, like sitting on pins and needles.

car drive away from the hotel

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

then pulled Principal Fletcher aside, “Why not ask Miss

official, suddenly catching on to the implication, and shook his head firmly, “Our teachers are professional and decent. We can’t have them

since Miss. Jocelyn 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 the importance of this matter to Jocelyn, and she’ll know

exchanges going over the head of the uninitiated.