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.

into the spotlight, and all she wanted was to

she had been

the top of his class last

glanced at Jocelyn since he entered the

the quality of your teaching,” Zephyr chimed in with a smile.

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

quite modest, isn’t

responded, “Just stating

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

Jocelyn’s heart leaped

eye contact with Melvin, a

she had done nothing wrong in their breakup

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

in his words

Melvin, interpreted his words as praise, and continued to extol her virtues. Jocelyn was touted as the youngest head teacher

short, Jocelyn was an exemplary teacher.

deftly steered the conversation away from her.

funding a new

to a close. Melvin and Yara left

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

his nephew’s top performance

Jocelyn was

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

drive away from

it will happen,” Principal Fletcher mused,

education official glanced at Jocelyn, then pulled Principal Fletcher aside, “Why not ask Miss Jocelyn to have a heart-to-heart talk

on to the implication, and shook his head firmly, “Our

his academic improvement. There is a natural rapport between teachers and students’ family. If we want someone to sponsor, we must

cultural exchanges going