Chapter 91

Principal Fletcher hadn’t specified who it was. But since he made a point of bringing the matter to her attention, Jocelyn couldn’t shake the feeling that it involved a certain someone.

She tried to push the thought out of her mind, heading over to her parents’ place for dinner, only to overhear her dad saying, “My boss has been swamped lately. I heard he’s looking to take over some company. Rumor has it that the owner of that company did a number on his girlfriend, so now he’s getting even”

Jocelyn’s forkful of green beans clattered onto the table.

Jocelyn, what’s wrong with you?” Daisy eyed her curiously. “You seem absent-minded.”

Jocelyn shook her head quickly, “Nothing”

That Mr. Martinez is quite the character for his age, quite the savvy businessman indeed, Daisy mused. “Being his girlfriend must be something Isn’t his girlfriend that actress?”

Calvin hissed through his teeth and shook his head, “It’s all a bit confusing now. People say Willow is his girlfriend, but ever since that incident, he hasn’t let her set foot in his company again.”

Then they’re probably not together anymore,” Daisy speculated with curiosity. “Maybe he’s got another girlfriend on the side? These rich folks, how many of them stay true to one?”

‘I don’t know,” Calvin replied, serving Daisy some more food. “Mr. Martinez is young and successful, not to mention handsome. He’s

bound to have a lot of admirers.”

Daisy nodded, “Yeah, rich and handsome men are often players.”

Calvin disagreed, “Not all men are like that.”

“Still, that Mr. Martinez doesn’t strike me as the faithful type,” Daisy continued. “If he were to be our son-in-law, I’d be worried he wouldn’t

stay put

“Wishful thinking” Calvin chuckled “Folks from those circles are bound to look for a match within their own social standing. Let me tell you, the wealthier they are, the pickier they get. Our family, well… we don’t make the cut.”

Listening to her parents casual conversation, Jocelyn couldn’t help but feel that their words painted a stark reality of her own situation

with Melvin.

did a bit of digging on Vance’s Corporation and, sure enough, found news

clear that Vance was headed for a downfall.

it, the outcome

open before her, Jocelyn thought back to Melvin’s words about

case why bother

to

It’s Friday.

over, she left immediately. Making her way from the teaching building to the administration block, she caught sight of Principal Fletcher and some school leaders touring the campus

clear, intent on ignoring

suddenly called

her heart tightened. She had no choice but

even let her peripheral vision drift

cafeteria. Mr. Martinez wants to

on the tip of her tongue, but with all eyes on her,

office first and

“Alight

But her steps were neavier than

into her office than

Chapter 91

him!” Ursula leaned over her desk, her voice hushed but tinged with

tidied her desk,

academic building because of you?” Ursula was all gossip.

firmly. “People like him weigh every penny they spend. Besides, he and I really

anymore.”

seriousness, “So, it’s

“It’s over.”

in her voice. “You two looked like a match made in heaven. Even if one’s as gentle as

smile, “Appearances can be deceiving. Like an apple that looks great on the outside but

come. Besides, that Harrison guy isn’t bad, I think you

It was time

got my hands full with the senior class this year. I’ll focus on teaching

head thoughtfully. “Wait, let’s go

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